Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved the full implementation of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) and Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) salary structures for all health workers in the state.
He announced this on Thursday in Gombe, during the opening ceremony of a two-day Health Summit hosted by the state, and declared open by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.
Governor Yahaya said the new salary structure was approved to strengthen the state’s commitment to the welfare of the health workers who power the healthcare system.
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“I am pleased to announce the immediate approval for the full implementation of CONMESS and CONHESS salary structures for all health workers, effective October 2025, making them at par with that of the federal government.
“This significant intervention, at a financial cost of N250m or N3bn annually, is a direct investment in the welfare of our health workers,” he said.
The governor, therefore, called on all health workers in the state to match the government’s commitment with renewed dedication, the highest standards of productivity, and an unwavering focus on contributing to the health and well-being of people.
Declaring the summit open, Senator Remi Tinubu said, “A healthy state is indeed a healthy nation. Health is not a choice, but a necessity.”
The first lady commended the governor’s decision to increase health workers’ salaries, saying it is a commendable step towards improving the healthcare workforce and delivery.
Also speaking at the event, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, said the timing of the Gombe Health Summit is both strategic and timely.
He noted that Gombe State has made remarkable strides in the health sector since 2019, with a visible transformation that aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s health agenda.
“Service delivery has increased, and primary healthcare has been strengthened across the state. A total of 114 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) have been revitalised recently, in partnership with the Federal Government,” he added.
Pate said, “This summit presents an opportunity for stakeholders to learn from Gombe’s experience. The state’s continued investment in health, alongside federal support, is yielding positive outcomes.”
