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Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has announced a salary increment of N500,000 for the newly employed medical doctors in all primary healthcare facilities in the state.

Nwifuru, who announced the salary increase during the Flag-off of health activation in readiness for the drug revolving fund and distribution of medical equipment to general hospitals, said that the government has committed over N10 billion in upgrading health facilities, equipment and manpower in the state.

The governor said that in recognition of the human resource gaps, his government has recruited 195 healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and laboratory scientists, who have been posted to all the general hospitals to ensure optimal service delivery.

“This event is not just a ceremony—it is a declaration of our istration’s commitment to revitalizing the healthcare system of our dear state. It is a testament to our resolve to deliver on the health pillar of our People’s Charter of Needs.

“For some time now, the health sector in Ebonyi has suffered from insufficient funding, inadequate personnel, and a lack of basic equipment. This narrative must change, and it must change now.

“Today, we are taking a bold step forward with the launch of the Drug Revolving Fund. This initiative will guarantee the continuous availability of essential drugs in all our general hospitals. The revolving nature of the fund ensures sustainability, transparency, and ability.

” It is a lifeline for our rural communities, who now have access to quality medicines at affordable rates. We have already achieved over 60% delivery of essential drugs, and the process continues until full coverage is attained.

I urge our healthcare workers and facility managers to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in managing these resources.

“With regard to the distribution of medical equipment, our hospitals cannot function effectively without adequate tools. Therefore, we are distributing modern medical equipment, including hospital beds, mattresses, patient monitors, drip stands, and other critical consumables.

“These are not for decoration, they are instruments of life-saving service. This investment, worth over one billion naira, marks a significant milestone in our journey to reposition Ebonyi’s health sector. We also work with relevant institutions to train and retrain our health workforce, ensuring they meet global best practices.

“Let me use this medium to call on our community leaders, traditional rulers, and civil society to us in monitoring and protecting these investments. Let the health facilities belong to the people. Ownership brings responsibility. Let me make it clear that ability is not an option—it is a duty.

“Any mismanagement or diversion of public resources will be met with firm action. We have already shown that we will not condone negligence, as evidenced by recent decisions taken in the sector.

“Our vision is establishing specialist hospitals in the three senatorial zones to provide advanced healthcare services, reduce medical tourism, and save lives. We are also exploring partnerships for healthcare financing and digital health systems that will ensure efficiency and access.

“Today is a new dawn for health in Ebonyi. Let this flag-off be a call to action—to our health workers, our communities, and every stakeholder. Working together will accelerate our vision to build a system that delivers hope, healing, and health to all,” Nwifuru stated.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/05/ebonyi-gov-increases-salary-of-newly-employed-medical-doctors-to-n500k/

Governors are not only reducing their debts , they now have more money for projects and to increase salaries of workers. Thanks to Mr President. The Governors have never had it so good in the history of the country, it's like they're in a dreamland. Pessimists can try as they like to put down the efforts of the federal government but your Governors who are literally kissing the feet of Mr President know how he has helped the fortune of their states. It is only left to you to hold your Governors by their tros and demand ability and transparency. Rather you focus on the wrong direction, at the center, in greed of power grabbing but unfortunately for you, there's no vacancy in Aso rock. Focus more on your state and by 2031, we shall be discussing who will be the next President.. our own Patience Jonathan has also warned you. Case closed.


--Kiss the truth!

Way to go

Someone said this pay rise will help doctors save their Japa money faster 😂😂😂

I like this current Ebonyi state governor. He doesn't make too much noise while he's achieving silently

Hope Uzodinma left the group chat and blocked the Ebonyi State governor.

TimeManager:
Governors are not only reducing their debts , they now have more money for projects and to increase salaries of workers. Thanks to Mr President. The Governors have never had it so good in the history of the country, it's like they're in a dreamland. Pessimists can try as they like to put down the efforts of the federal government but your Governors who are literally kissing the feet of Mr President know how he has helped the fortune of their states. It is only left to you to hold your Governors by their tros and demand ability and transparency. Rather you focus on the wrong direction, at the center, in greed of power grabbing but unfortunately for you, there's no vacancy in Aso rock. Focus more on your state and by 2031, we shall be discussing who will be the next President.. our own Patience Jonathan has also warned you. Case closed.


--Kiss the truth!

If you actually have something upstairs, you would know that what #150k can buy 2 years ago, 500k will struggle to buy it now. Kiss the truth

Beremx:
Hope Uzodinma left the group chat and blocked the Ebonyi State governor.

Uzodima is doing far better than the media propagandist in Abia state. Imagine inviting the President to come and commission only one road project?, nothing else. Haba!.

The post said doctors. Which means that native doctors are included in the increament. Congratulations to them.

Wow! That should come to the doctors with some relief at this rough times.

TimeManager:


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/05/ebonyi-gov-increases-salary-of-newly-employed-medical-doctors-to-n500k/

Honestly minimum wage should start from N500k

Their counterpart are earning way more than that in abroad

Nice

this man dey lie. e fit afford am??

Wow

zero8zero:

Uzodima is doing far better than the media propagandist in Abia state. Imagine inviting the President to come and commission only one road project?, nothing else. Haba!.

Are you kidding me ?

Waiting for APC ers to complain

Comedy

There is no light outside Ebonyi state capital in his state, and this one is chest beating of paying 500k to doctors.

All the schools around the state don't have teachers, in fact most schools in ebonyi state is being taken care of by corpers.

God bless him

Sometimes u look at life and u wonder. The fastest runner doesn't always win the race. Even the most intelligent goes broke.
This is my present condition. Getting something to survive on has been a big struggle. Its been two days without anything to live on. Is this the life I signed up for?

SmartPolician:
Someone said this pay rise will help doctors save their Japa money faster 😂😂😂

Whether they save up to Japa or save up to carry ashawo, na their money.

Their destinies dey their hands.

That is a good news for them in Ebony

zero8zero:

Uzodima is doing far better than the media propagandist in Abia state. Imagine inviting the President to come and commission only one road project?, nothing else. Haba!.

Lol....this is serious. Crying everyday

Ok

Ebonyi State have zero tolerance for looting public funds.

Make see alert first

This is fantastic!

I hope he can sustain it

So doctors been dey earn N150k before.


Haaaaaaaa! Na wa o.

Hope the doctors will deliver their duties diligently, and also giving them a better working environment to help them work fully well, will be appreciated.

Anyway thanks to the governor and congrats to the medical doctors.

Hoelujohn:

If you actually have something upstairs, you would know that what #150k can buy 2 years ago, 500k will struggle to buy it now. Kiss the truth

If you actually had something upstairs, you would know inflation rises and falls. Where was the N5, N10, N20 currency today?, is it the current istration that made them disappear into thin air?, does that not tell you how the economy has been erasing the middle class decades ago?. Your Governor is collecting triple, sit down and start making excuses for him, he will continue to steal away your future.

zero8zero:

Uzodima is doing far better than the media propagandist in Abia state. Imagine inviting the President to come and commission only one road project?, nothing else. Haba!.

Better? In of failure or in what index,?

TimeManager:


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/05/ebonyi-gov-increases-salary-of-newly-employed-medical-doctors-to-n500k/

Nice one. If he pays N500K to new hands he should get ready to pay millions to old hands. Politicians and impromptu talk. Smh