Zamfara raises health workers’ salaries by 95%
The Zamfara State Government has approved a 95 per cent increase in the salaries of health workers across the state. The new salary structure took effect from September 7, 2026, and is benchmarked against the Federal Government’s approved health-sector salary structures, particularly the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). The Head of Civil Service, Shehu Baraya, […]
The Zamfara State Government has announced a substantial 95 percent increase in salaries for health workers across the state. This new pay structure came into effect on September 7, 2026, and aligns with the Federal Government's Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). Head of Civil Service Shehu Baraya announced the decision in a circular dated September 10, 2026.
The salary reform is part of Governor Dauda Lawal's efforts to enhance the health sector and improve the welfare of health personnel. The government hopes that the higher wages will boost healthcare delivery quality, worker morale, and overall productivity. Beneficiaries are urged to reciprocate the increase with enhanced commitment, hard work, and professionalism.
Health workers are reminded to maintain discipline, adhere to prescribed working hours, and comply with public service rules and regulations. The circular includes a revised CONHESS basic salary table for various grades and steps, as well as hazard allowances for clinical and non-clinical health workers, with specific figures for each grade and category.
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