2 hours ago
2
The Bauchi State Government says it has uncovered more than 100 ghost workers in the health sector.
Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Hospital Management Board, Mr Sambo Alkali, disclosed this on Thursday at a news conference in Bauchi.
He said the names of the ghost workers would be submitted to Governor Bala Mohammed for necessary action in line with civil service rules.
“We are currently carrying out a verification exercise to identify ghost workers in our facilities. So far, we have discovered over 100 ghost health workers, and their cases will be forwarded to the governor for sanctions,” Alkali said.
On efforts to address the shortage of medical personnel, Alkali explained that the governor had approved a special engagement scheme through which over 40 doctors, ranging from consultants to medical officers, have been recruited and deployed based on data-driven needs.
He added that the governor had also directed the state health committee to design a healthcare scheme of service that would harmonise salaries with federal standards and make Bauchi more attractive to health professionals.
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Health, Mr Muhammed Dambam, said the governor had reiterated his commitment to reducing child malnutrition by collaborating with partners to establish Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) in the state.
He added that the governor had also approved the recapitalisation of the state Drugs and Medical Consumables Agency with N250 million, the same amount released in 2024.
