The Bauchi state government has uncovered more than 100 ghost workers in the health sector and has pledged to punish them in accordance with civil service regulations. Sambo Alkali, Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Hospital Management Board, disclosed the findings at a press conference in Bauchi and said the names of the identified ghost workers will be submitted to Governor Bala Mohammed for further action. The discovery follows a verification exercise aimed at eliminating ghost workers, a chronic problem in the state’s health system. The recent sweep, conducted across five facilities, revealed over 100 fictitious health‑sector employees.
To combat the broader shortage of doctors—a global challenge—the governor has approved a scheme that has already produced positive results. More than 40 doctors, ranging from consultants to medical officers, were carefully selected and allocated based on available data. Additionally, the state government has instructed the State Committee on Health to draft a healthcare service scheme that will address salary concerns and attract medical professionals to Bauchi. The plan seeks to align state health workers’ salaries with those of the Federal Government and is nearing completion, after which it will be presented to the governor for implementation.
In a related development, Commissioner for Health Muhammed Dambam announced that the governor has reaffirmed his commitment to working with relevant agencies to establish Ready‑to‑Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) in the state, aiming to reduce child malnutrition. The government has also pledged to recapitalise the state Drugs and Medical Consumables Agency, allocating N250 million for the purpose this year. These initiatives demonstrate the administration’s concerted effort to strengthen the health sector, improve service delivery, and enhance healthcare outcomes for Bauchi’s citizens.
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