FG Sparks Outrage: ‘If We Raise Doctors’ Salaries, Teachers Will Protest Too

FG Sparks Outrage: ‘If We Raise Doctors’ Salaries, Teachers Will Protest Too

The Minister of State for Health, Iziaq Salako, has emphasized that merely increasing doctors’ salaries won’t solve the deep-rooted issues in Nigeria’s healthcare sector. Speaking during his visit to University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Salako pointed out that health professionals are among the highest-paid workers considering Nigeria’s economic conditions……READ MORE 

Salako called on healthcare workers to demonstrate patriotism and focus on the long-term benefits of serving within the country. He expressed optimism that the widespread emigration of medical professionals, popularly referred to as the “japa syndrome”, will soon reduce.

“Within Nigeria’s current economic situation, health workers are some of the best-paid professionals,” Salako stated.

“If we increase doctors’ pay, other sectors like education will demand similar raises. We need a deeper commitment to the profession beyond salaries.”

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He highlighted that while salary adjustments are important, they won’t suffice unless professionals embrace a stronger sense of dedication and passion for their fields. Salako further warned that salary hikes for doctors could lead to a domino effect, with other professionals like teachers demanding similar increases.