AbdulRazaq Approves Salary Structure, Allowance Increase For Kwara Health Workers
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the implementation of the corrected Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) and Professional Allowance Table for nurses and allied health workers in the state.
The approval was conveyed in a memo issued by the Office of the Head of Service, Kwara State Government, dated October 19, 2026, and addressed to His Excellency, the Governor of Kwara State.
According to the memo, the approval followed an earlier directive by the Governor for the Office of the Head of Service to constitute a committee to undertake a comprehensive review of the salaries and allowances of medical officers and allied health workers in the employ of the state government.
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.
Key recommendations of the committee include the implementation of an enhanced entry point for qualified graduate nurses and medical laboratory scientists in line with the relevant Federal Government circular, to strengthen healthcare service delivery and improve the retention of skilled professionals.
The committee also recommended that deployment and posting details of nurses and allied health workers be forwarded to the Office of the Head of Service to facilitate the processing of Rural Allowance for eligible personnel serving in rural areas.
Another major recommendation was an upward review of professional allowances for nurses and other health workers in line with the proposed designated allowance scales.
After carefully considering the committee’s submissions, the Office of the Head of Service made its recommendations, which were graciously approved by the Governor.
The approvals include the advancement of medical laboratory scientists currently on Grade Level 09 to Grade Level 10, effective from the dates of their present appointments, to maintain seniority in the service.
The Governor also approved the implementation of the proposed Professional Allowance Table for nurses and allied health workers in the employ of the state government.
Consequently, the Chairman of the Kwara State Civil Service Commission has been directed to implement the approved advancement of medical laboratory scientists, while the Honourable Commissioner for Finance has been directed to make the necessary arrangements for the implementation of the approved measures.
The approval reaffirms the commitment of the present administration to improving the welfare of healthcare professionals, retaining skilled manpower and strengthening healthcare service delivery across Kwara State.
