Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has approved and released about ₦130 million for the immediate implementation of key staff entitlements at Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), Makurdi. 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 promotion and incremental steps.
The state government also pledged to settle all outstanding arrears after the committee on verification of claims by the hospital concludes 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 government commitment to improving the welfare of health professionals across the state.
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 management would ensure transparent implementation of the approved immediate payments while appreciating the Benue State Government for its continued commitment to strengthening the state’s healthcare system.
