Ilorin, Dec. 7, 2023 – Kwara State Government has approved for the implementation of a 100% Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) for nurses in the state.
This was announced by a statement jointly signed by Mr. Aminu Shehu, the Chairman, and Mr Markus Luka, the Secretary of the Kwara State Council of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives in Ilorin.
The statement said the state governor had also given approval for the recruitment of nurses to address the challenges posed by brain drain in the state.Â
It said the move would improve the quality and standard of nursing care in the state and align it with global best practices.Â
The association acknowledged the pivotal role played by the Executive Secretary of the state Hospital Management Bureau in advocating for the fulfilment of their demands.
The association further commended the state governor for not only approving the implementation of CONHESS, but also for prioritising the recruitment of more nurses. (GBN)
