Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has approved the reinstatement of 23 health workers previously suspended for being absent from duty at Gwoza General Hospital.
He gave the approval on Tuesday while inspecting the hospital’s renovated maternity and child centre and other ongoing projects.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the workers were initially suspended after the governor found them absent during a previous visit.
Zulum said: “Complaints were made about the 23 medical workers who were absent during my last visit.
“No one is perfect, so the government has pardoned them, although no arrears will be paid.”
Addressing the staff, Zulum emphasised the importance of dedication to duty and assured them of improved working conditions and incentives.
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In response to a staffing shortage revealed by Dr. Nuhu Wakawa, the Principal Medical Officer of Gwoza General Hospital, Zulum directed the immediate deployment of four additional doctors and 10 nurses.
He also announced plans to upgrade the hospital to train nursing students from the new school of nursing under construction.
“The Commissioner of Health and the Chief Medical Director of the Hospitals Management Board will handle this deployment,” he added.
Zulum promised to recruit community health workers from Gwoza to strengthen local healthcare.
During the visit, the governor inspected a crusher plant under construction in Pulka, expected to produce up to 300 tonnes of stone per hour, which will support new road networks across Borno State.
He also visited a 500-unit mass housing project in Wala B, Gwoza LGA, and the proposed site for a high Islamic school in Bama.
Zulum reiterated his administration’s commitment to infrastructure and educational development.
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