FG approves N25,000 allowance to medical doctors, dentists in public service
The Federal Government, on Thursday, approved the payment of N25,000 of peculiar allowance for medical doctors and dentists in hospitals, medical centres, and clinics in the federal public service.
This was disclosed in a letter dated July 26, 2023, titled “Accoutrement allowance for medical and dental doctors in hospitals, medical centres, and clinics in federal MDAs.”
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The President of the Nigerian Medical Association, Dr Uche Ojinmah, said while the association was grateful that the government had taken a step regarding one of its agreements, it awaited the full implementation of the agreements they had
The letter announcing the allowance on Thursday, read, “The Federal Government has approved the payment of an accouterment allowance of N25,000 per quarter to medical and dental doctors in hospitals, medical centres, and clinics in the federal public service. The allowance is to be paid from the overhead budget.
“The approval takes effect from June 1, 2023. All inquiries relating to this circular should be directed to the commission.”
The President of the Nigerian Medical Association, Dr Uche Ojinmah, said while the association was grateful that the government had taken a step regarding one of its agreements, it awaited the full implementation of the agreements they had.
