The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, EKSUTH Ado-Ekiti Chapter, has hailed Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji for approving Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) for clinical lecturers.
The approval was disclosed to the management by the Governing Council during its meeting in Ado Ekiti.
This was also confirmed by the Chairman of the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, EKSUTH Ado-Ekiti Chapter, Prof. Adeniran Samuel Atiba when contacted on telephone
According to Professor Atiba, such development was an attestation that the Governor cares about the wellbeing of workers and the success of the health sector.
He noted that the approval when implemented would attract more hands into the services of EKSU following the shortage of lecturers.
He said: “We were glad when the news filtered in, we saw it as a morale booster especially for thise of us who have decided to stay back and build the institution.
“It was a moment of glitz and glamour when members of our association confirmed that the University’s Governing Council has given the approval.
“His Excellency, Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji has done a lot for EKSUTH in the area of infrastructural development.He has approved and implemented the consequential adjustment for members of EKSUTH.
“While we are not trying to be Oliver twist, we expect EKSUTH management to also do the needful because various issues are still pending on its table.
“One of the pressing issues is compensation to all workers of EKSUTH whom are not included in the resent pronouncement of “work from home” by our dear Governor because we are essential workers.
Others are payment of COVID-19 Hazard and Inducement Allowance which are still pending for all workers.
Professor Atiba promised that the Consultants would continue to deliver their services optimally.
He urged the Governor to continue to do everything possible to invest in the health sector
