Jigawa State Government has earned high praise from the House of Representatives’ Committee on Health Care Services for its investments and reforms in healthcare.
This was stated when the committee, led by its chairman, Amos Magaji, paid a courtesy visit to Governor Umar Namadi at the Government House, Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, on Wednesday as part of its official oversight tour.
Speaking during the visit, Magaji expressed satisfaction with the state’s commitment, revealing that over 15% of Jigawa’s annual budget is allocated to health.
“The 15% in the budget has been going around and effectively changing the landscape of health in Jigawa State,” he said.
He also congratulated Namadi for winning the $500,000 PSC Leadership Challenge Award, recognising it as a testament to Jigawa’s growing reputation in healthcare reform.
“This shows your commitment. This shows the height you have reached and what you have done in the health sector,” Magaji noted.
The committee chairman also commended Jigawa’s decision to harmonise health workers’ salaries with federal scales, a move aimed at reducing brain drain among medical professionals.
