The Kwara State Government has approved an upward review of professional allowances for nurses and allied health workers, and the promotion of medical laboratory scientists from Grade Level 09 to Grade Level 10.
The measures followed a comprehensive review of the remuneration and working conditions of medical officers and allied health personnel in the state civil service.
The development was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Press Secretary, Office of the Head of Service, Kwara State Government, Okanlawon Solomon.
According to the statement, the governor earlier directed the Office of the Head of Service to set up a committee to review the salaries and allowances of medical officers and allied health workers in the state.
Announcing the outcome of the exercise, the government said the committee had completed its assignment and submitted recommendations to improve the welfare of health professionals.
“The committee has since completed its assignment and submitted its final report, which contains recommendations aimed at improving the welfare, remuneration and working conditions of healthcare professionals across the state,” the statement read.
