Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved the employment of 1,095 medical and allied health science students currently undergoing training in higher institutions within and outside Nigeria.
Under the approval, 294 medical students will be employed on Grade Level 07/2, while 801 Allied Health Science students will be employed on Grade Level 05/2.
Governor Buni said the initiative was designed as an incentive to support the students in pursuing their courses of study with commitment and to encourage them to serve in government health facilities after completing their studies.
The governor also approved the implementation of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) and Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) for staff of eight state-owned tertiary institutions and other Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
The institutions benefiting from the approval include the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Gujba; Galtima Mai Kyari College of Health Science and Technology, Nguru; Shehu Sule College of Nursing and Midwifery, Damaturu; and the College of Administration, Management and Technology, Potiskum.
Others are Mai Idris Alooma Polytechnic, Geidam; Atiku Abubakar College of Education and Legal Studies, Nguru; Umar Suleiman College of Education, Gashua, as well as other eligible MDAs.
In another development, Governor Buni approved a review of the entry point for Veterinary Medical Officers into the state service from CONMESS 2/2 to CONMESS 3/2.
He also approved an upgrade of the existing CONMESS structure from 2/2–3/2, 3/1–4/1, 4/1–5/1, 5/1–6/1 and 6/1–7/1.
Similarly, the governor approved the adoption of the Consolidated Salary Structure for Law Officers in the state Ministry of Justice and the placement of judiciary staff on the CONJUSS salary structure.
Buni said the various approvals were aimed at improving the welfare of the beneficiaries and motivating them to demonstrate greater commitment to their duties and enhance service delivery across the state.
“To whom much is given, much is equally expected. You should reciprocate this gesture with improved service delivery for the betterment of the state and the people,” the governor said.
The statement was signed by Mamman Mohammed, Director-General, Press and Media Affairs to the Governor.
