The House of Representatives’ Committee on Health Care Services has commended the Jigawa State Government for its decision to harmonize salaries of health workers with federal scales.
The committee chairman, Hon Amos Gwamna Magaji, made the commendation when he paid a courtesy visit to Governor Malam Umar Namadi at Government House, Dutse, as part of its official oversight tour.
He expressed his satisfaction with the state’s achievements, particularly its dedication to funding healthcare.
Hon Magaji also praised the state’s decision to harmonize salaries of health workers with federal scales, saying it was a remarkable step to stem the brain drain of medical professionals.
According to him, “In many, many places in the country right now, Your Excellency, there is what they call Japa syndrome… but right now, we are in Jigawa State. I believe people will even be moving from different states in order to enjoy this benefit.”
According to him, “Your Excellency, we are proud, and we are happy to hear that over 15% of your annual budget is for health. The state also won the $500,000 PSC Leadership Challenge Award.”
He commended the state government for its efforts in reforming the health sector.
In his response, Governor Namadi thanked the committee for recognizing the state’s progress and reiterated his administration’s commitment to transforming healthcare in the state.
He further stressed the importance of making health the foundation for socio-economic development and progress of society.
“We believe that a healthy society is a progressive society. It is only with health that you go and seek for education. It is only with health that you grow economic activity to improve the economy. So health should be the basis of everything,” he said.
He reassured the committee of his administration’s determination to deepen reforms and achieve universal health coverage.
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