Gov Buni approves recruitment of 267 health technicians in Yobe

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has sanctioned the recruitment of 267 health technicians to address manpower shortages in healthcare facilities across the state.

Among those employed are 140 graduates from the Buni Scholars program, who recently completed their studies in various medical fields in India. These include 43 graduates in Nursing, 43 in Pharmacy, 22 in Medical Laboratory Science, 24 in Radiology, seven in Optometry, and one in Public Health.

Additionally, Governor Buni has approved the employment of 127 health technicians who have been serving as volunteers in different medical institutions within the state. These technicians had previously graduated but were not formally employed.

According to the governor’s directive, the Buni Scholars will be placed on CONHESS 8, while the volunteer technicians will be placed on CONHESS 6/2.

Over the past five years, the Buni administration has consistently provided automatic employment to graduates of the state-owned Shehu Sule College of Nursing and Midwifery to enhance medical personnel in Yobe’s healthcare facilities.

The government has also prioritized healthcare infrastructure by establishing primary healthcare centers in various political wards to bring medical services closer to residents. Furthermore, four general hospitals in Gashua, Potiskum, Geidam, and Buni Yadi have been upgraded to specialist hospitals, while eight primary healthcare centers were converted into general hospitals.

The State Teaching Hospital has also been equipped with modern medical facilities to improve accessibility and affordability of healthcare services across the state.