Chairman of Ikoyi-Obalende Local Council Development Area, LCDA, in Lagos, Mr Fuad Atanda-Lawal, has approved 100 percent pay rise for the medical doctors attached to all the primary health centres in the council area.
Atanda-Lawal made the announcement on Thursday after extensive deliberations on the need to ensure that all residents of the council area had access to comprehensive, quality and affordable health care.
He disclosed that the increment would take effect from February 2024.
The council boss further stated that the decision follows the need to address the brain drain currently being experienced in the nation’s health sector and the current rise in inflation.
Atanda-Lawal reiterated his belief that Nigeria was blessed with doctors who could compete with their peers globally, if given the necessary incentives.
This, he said, would serve as a catalyst for their sustained commitment to the country.
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“This is coming on the heels of the commencement of the construction of a state-of-the-art primary health centre that will cater for a larger number of people in the community.
“I want to reiterate the council’s commitment to supporting the efforts of our esteemed president, Bola Tinubu, and Governor Babajide Sanwolu in delivering quality and affordable healthcare to all citizens.
“We believe that by investing in our healthcare professionals, we are taking a step towards achieving this goal”, the chairman said.
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