The Nigerian government has given its approval for a N25,000 allowance to be provided to medical doc
The Nigerian government has given its approval for a N25,000 allowance to be provided to medical doctors and dentists
The Federal Government has granted approval for the disbursement of a N25,000 peculiar allowance to medical doctors and dentists working in hospitals, medical centers, and clinics within the federal public service.
This authorization was communicated through a letter dated July 26, 2023, titled 'Accoutrement allowance for medical and dental doctors in hospitals, medical centers, and clinics in federal MDAs.'
Dr. Uche Ojinmah, the President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), expressed the association's appreciation for this development, as they await the full implementation of the agreements they had. He further noted that the government's action represents a positive step toward fulfilling one of the agreements.
On Thursday, a letter was issued to announce the new allowance, stating that the Federal Government has given its approval for the payment of a quarterly accouterment allowance of N25,000 to medical and dental doctors serving in hospitals, medical centers, and clinics within the federal public service. The letter specified that the allowance will be paid from the overhead budget.
The approval will take effect from June 1, 2023. Any inquiries pertaining to this circular should be directed to the commission.
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