Kaduna health workers deny protesting over salary arrears

Leaders of newly hired health workers under the Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board (KSPHCB) have refuted claims that they organized a protest over unpaid salaries for January, February, and March 2026. The report in question was published by an online platform and described as inaccurate by the affected workers. Amina Usman Isa and Babangida Mamuda, representatives of the workers, met with the Daily Trust team in Kaduna on Thursday to address the issue.

They urged the public to disregard the reported protest, stating that it was not true. Amina, who joined the KSPHCB in December 2025, clarified that not all recruited workers were owed arrears, and the government was aware of the situation. She expressed gratitude for the state government's employment opportunities and monthly salary payments, assuring that workers continued to carry out their duties.

Babangida Mamuda added that they had investigated the alleged protest but found no evidence of it, emphasizing that the workers were aware of their union's efforts to protect staff rights. The workers appealed to media organizations to verify information before publication to prevent misleading the public. The denial occurred amid separate reports of some newly recruited workers being owed salaries for their first three months of employment.