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In response to the outcry from casual employees at Minna General Hospital regarding their employment status, Niger State Governor, Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago, has mandated that all casual staff in hospitals across the state receive a monthly salary of N80,000.
The governor issued this directive while addressing aggrieved casual workers from Minna General Hospital, who reported being shortchanged during a recent conversion exercise initiated by the governor.
Governor Bago emphasised that this decision is crucial to ensure casual workers are compensated in accordance with the state's approved minimum wage. He acknowledged that it is not feasible to absorb all casual workers into the state civil service.
Additionally, the governor announced that casual workers with degree qualifications who have served for 10 to 15 years will receive automatic appointments. Those with diploma certificates will be appointed on probation, with the expectation that they upgrade their qualifications within three years.
Governor Bago reaffirmed his administration's commitment to the welfare of the state's residents.
The Niger State Government has established two special committees: a 21-member State Committee on Population and Housing Census and an 18-member Committee on Boundary Dispute between Bida and Kontagora Emirates.
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago inaugurated the committees on Thursday at the Council Chamber of Government House, Minna. He expressed confidence in the committee members and urged them to be committed and diligent in their duties. The governor assured them of his unwavering support to achieve their objectives.
Speaking to journalists after the inauguration, Mohammed Dattijo Usman, co-chairman of the Population and Housing Census Committee and Federal Commissioner representing Niger State at the National Population Commission, commended Governor Bago for the appointment. He emphasised the committee’s readiness to start work immediately and deliver the best results for the state and the nation.
The Population and Housing Census Committee is chaired by Deputy Governor Comrade Yakubu Garba, with Dr. Sylvester Christopher, Director-General of the Niger State Population and Census Directorate, as Secretary. The Boundary Dispute Committee is chaired by the Secretary to the State Government, Alh. Abubakar Usman, with Bar. Abbas Bello as Co-Chairman and Dr. Hussaini Abdullahi, Permanent Secretary of Lands, as Secretary.
