In a move to strengthen the bond between the administration and the healthcare workers, the Sole Administrator of Degema Local G...
In a move to strengthen the bond between the administration and the healthcare workers, the Sole Administrator of Degema Local Government Area, Dr. Sokari Ibifuro Francis, recently convened a meeting with the Medical and Health Workers Union, Rivers State Council.
During the gathering at the council secretariat, Dr. Francis expressed his administration's unwavering commitment to the well-being of the people of Degema. "One of the top priorities of my administration is the health of the good people of Degema Local Government Area," he stated, underscoring the importance of supporting the dedicated healthcare professionals who serve the community.
In line with the directives of the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, His Excellency, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd), Dr. Francis has implemented the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) based on the N85,000 minimum wage. Furthermore, he has pledged to disburse the outstanding arrears for the months of February and March this month, demonstrating his administration's dedication to ensuring the timely and fair compensation of healthcare workers.
Comr. Kelvin Cephas Diri, the chairman of the Medical and Health Union of Nigeria, Degema Branch, spoke on behalf of the union, commending the Sole Administrator for the unprecedented payment of Easter bonuses to all council staff, including the health workers. "This is the first time workers of the council have received Easter bonuses, and we are truly grateful," he expressed.
Diri also praised the Sole Administrator for the implementation of the new minimum wage and the prompt payment of salaries to workers, stating that in terms of workers' welfare, Degema Local Government Area is leading the way among other local governments in Rivers State, thanks to the exceptional leadership of the Sole Administrator.
This collaborative effort between the Sole Administrator and the healthcare workers underscores the administration's commitment to fostering a harmonious working environment and ensuring the well-being of the community's vital healthcare providers.
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