By Abdullahi Tukur Birnin Kebbi
The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris has approved the full absorption of all GAVI/UNICEF supported Primary Health Care (PHC) staff into the unified Local Government Service to strengthen the PHC system and improve health service delivery at the grassroots.
A statement signed by the Commissioner, Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Umar Dutsin-Mari and made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi, said in line with the present administration’s commitment in strengthening the Primary Health Care (PHC) system and improving service delivery at the grassroots, the state Governor approved the full absorption of all GAVI/UNICEF supported PHC staff into the unified Local Government Service.
The statement further stated that the decision followed the successful implementation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Kebbi State Government and GAVI/UNICEF which has greatly enhanced the quality and accessibility of Primary Health Care Service across the 21 LGA in the state.
It’s said that, the Commissioner explained that during the MoU close-out ceremony, Gov. Idris pledged to secure the future of the dedicated staff who served under the GAVI/UNICEF supported PHC programmes
.The statement added that the Gov. also granted approval for the recruitment of additional 191 personnel bringing the total number of staff to be recruited across the 21 local government areas to 500.
The statement, while appreciating the invaluable support and partnership of GAVI/UNICEF in improving healthcare services in the state and reforming the health sector, the government remains fully committed to sustaining these achievements and ensuring the welfare of health workers across the state.
It encouraged the public to continue supporting government initiatives aimed at achieving quality and accessible health care services for all residents of Kebbi State.
