The 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.
BSUTH’s Head of Public Relations and Protocol, Tsenzughul Moses, disclosed in a statement on Wednesday that 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 implementation of the 2026 promotion and incremental steps.
The statement said the state government also pledged to settle all outstanding arrears after the committee on verification of claims by the hospital concluded work on resolving grey areas relating to documents and outstanding entitlement records.
According to the statement, 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.
It said the intervention was expected to boost staff morale, strengthen healthcare service delivery, and reinforce government commitment to improving the welfare of health professionals across the state.
Speaking on the intervention, the Chief Medical Director of BSUTH, Dr. Terungwa Stephen, 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.
