Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the implementation of the corrected Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) and Professional Allowance Table for nurses and allied health workers in the state.
The approval was contained in a memo issued by the Office of the Head of Service, dated October 19, 2026.
According to the memo, the approval followed Governor AbdulRazaq’s directive to the Office of the Head of Service to constitute a committee to undertake a comprehensive review of the salaries and allowances of medical officers and allied health workers in the state government’s employ.
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The committee has completed its assignment and submitted its final report with recommendations aimed at improving the welfare, remuneration and working conditions of healthcare professionals.
Key recommendations include an enhanced entry point for qualified graduate nurses and medical laboratory scientists in line with the relevant Federal Government circular, to strengthen healthcare delivery and improve retention of skilled professionals.
The committee also recommended that deployment and posting details of nurses and allied health workers be forwarded to the Office of the Head of Service to facilitate the processing of Rural Allowance for eligible personnel in rural areas, as well as an upward review of professional allowances in line with proposed scales.
After consideration of the submissions, the Governor approved the advancement of medical laboratory scientists currently on Grade Level 09 to Grade Level 10, effective from the dates of their present appointments, to maintain seniority in service.
He also approved the implementation of the proposed Professional Allowance Table for nurses and allied health workers.
Consequently, the Chairman of the Kwara State Civil Service Commission has been directed to implement the approved advancement, while the Commissioner for Finance has been directed to make necessary financial arrangements.
The approval, according to the statement by the Press Secretary, Office of the Head of Service, Okanlawon Solomon, reaffirms the administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of healthcare professionals, retaining skilled manpower and strengthening healthcare delivery across Kwara State.
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