The Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has approved and released about N130 million for the immediate implementation of key staff entitlements at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), Makurdi.
According to a press statement issued by Tsenzughul Moses, Head of Public Relations and Protocol, on Wednesday, the funds cover the implementation of Specialist Training Allowances for consultants, payment of Medical Residency Training Funds, the first batch of Nursing Uniform Allowance, and the implementation of the 2026 promotions and incremental steps.
The state government also pledged to settle all outstanding arrears after the committee set up to verify claims by the hospital concludes its work on resolving grey areas relating to documents and outstanding entitlement records.
Some of the allowances are linked to the review by the National Income, Salaries and Wages Commission, approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and made effective from July 2024.
The intervention is expected to boost staff morale, strengthen healthcare service delivery, and reinforce the government’s commitment to improving the welfare of health professionals across the state.
The Chief Medical Director of BSUTH, Dr Terungwa Stephen Hwande, commended Governor Alia for prioritising workers’ welfare and supporting reforms aimed at enhancing quality healthcare services.
He assured staff that the management would ensure the transparent implementation of the approved payments while appreciating the Benue State Government for its continued commitment to strengthening the state’s healthcare system.
