- Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has authorized the immediate hiring of 473 health professionals to address manpower shortages and improve medical services across the state.
- The recruitment drive includes a wide range of specialists, from medical doctors and pharmacists to perioperative care nurses and Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs).
- To ensure rural coverage, the Governor also approved a 100% allowance increase for doctors and a 40% increase for nurses willing to work in hard-to-reach communities.
In Borno State, Governor Babagana Zulum has approved the recruitment of 473 medical personnel.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the announcement was made on Friday, March 13, 2026, by the Chief Medical Director of the Borno State Hospitals Management Board, Prof. Abubakar Kullima.
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This initiative is designed to bridge critical manpower gaps and ensure that residents in all three senatorial zones have access to quality medical care.
The recruitment is comprehensive, covering essential roles such as medical doctors, nurses, laboratory scientists, and pharmacists.
It also targets specialized nursing fields, including primary eye care and perioperative care, to support the state’s newly inaugurated specialized facilities like the dental and eye hospitals.
Prof. Kullima noted that the new staff would be strategically deployed to both general hospitals and primary healthcare centers to maximize impact.
Beyond just hiring, the Zulum administration is implementing aggressive retention strategies to tackle the perennial problem of urban-centralized medical care.
According to the directive, medical doctors who accept postings to rural areas will receive a 100% rural posting allowance, effectively doubling their remuneration.
Nurses in these hard-to-reach communities will also receive a 40% allowance boost. These incentives aim to compensate for the challenging working conditions and ensure that the most vulnerable populations are not left without skilled help.
This recruitment drive is part of a broader set of reforms. Recently, the Governor approved special training funds for Resident Doctors to encourage specialization within the state’s medical workforce.
Prof. Kullima emphasized that these interventions are vital for maintaining the sustainability of the health sector, especially as the state continues to recover and rebuild its infrastructure.
The Hospitals Management Board has been tasked with the immediate implementation of these directives.
With the implementation of the new allowance structure and the influx of nearly 500 new professionals, Borno State is positioning itself to become a model for healthcare resilience in Northern Nigeria.
