{
  "id": 9132679,
  "title": "Bauchi veterinary doctors issues ultimatum over salary",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/bauchi-veterinary-doctors-issues-ultimatum-over-salary",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-22T10:47:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/22/bauchi-veterinary-doctors-issues-ultimatum-over-salary/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) representing Bauchi State has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the state government, demanding resolution of grievances plaguing veterinary doctors. This was disclosed at a news conference by the state chapter president, Dr Abubakar Ibrahim. He urged the government to incorporate veterinary doctors into the newly introduced revised Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) for medical practitioners. Dr Ibrahim argued that veterinary doctors and medical doctors are on par within the civil service and thus, should be granted equal treatment. He highlighted that both professions hold the same position in the civil service and shouldn't be treated unequally. Despite previous attempts to resolve the matter, the NVMA has now set a deadline. If the government fails to address the issue within the ultimatum period, the association threatens to suspend veterinary services across the state and local government areas. This suspension would impact various sectors including abattoirs, slaughter facilities, meat inspection and certification services, meat factories, and meat processing facilities. Dr Ibrahim also predicted that vaccination programmes and student training would be adversely affected if the dispute remains unresolved. He reiterated the NVMA's commitment to constructive dialogue with the government, expressing optimism for a prompt resolution for the sake of public health, food safety, and the growth of veterinary services in Bauchi.",
  "summary": "The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Bauchi State Chapter, has given the Bauchi State Government a 21-day ultimatum to address issues affecting veterinary doctors in the state. The State Chairman of the association, Dr Abubakar Ibrahim, made the demand at a news conference in Bauchi, where he called for veterinary doctors to be included in […] Bauchi veterinary doctors issues…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}