1st January, 2025
The Chairman and Leadership of Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) and the entire members wishes to express their profound gratitude to the Executive Governor of Benue State H.E Rev.Fr. Hyacinth Iormen Alia for his humane gesture, quick response and the timely release of funds to clear all the outstanding and pending arrears of Benue State University Teaching Hospital owned by the past administration which includes;
1. Payment of 21 months of hazard arrears
2. Payment of 13 months 2023 promotion arrears
3. Payment of 1 month 2024 promotion arrears
4. Implementation of CONHESS and COMMESS adjustment for all staff of the Institution.
In the same vein, the Union wishes to appreciate the relentless efforts of the workaholic Chief Medical Director (CMD) Dr. Hwande T Stephen for reviving the hospital which was near collapse, the implementation of new hazard and his benevolence for granting amnesty and upgrade to some members of the Union with higher certificates during recruitment and worthy to mention are the following;
1. Revival of the hospital from its lost glories
2. Total renovation of amenity ward
3. Renovation of Emergency Pediatrics Unit (EPU) ward as well as the Accidents and Emergency Unit (A&E)
4. Ongoing construction of drugs, consumables and Oncology centre complex
5. The plans to upgrade the hospital into a One-Stop hospital and the first in North Central Nigeria.
6. Plans in top gear for the construction of water plant for water supply to the hospital.
7. Training and retraining and sponsorship of staff.
8. Successful construction of boreholes for water supply around the hospital amongst other things.
On our part, the Union has resolved to work and support the Management of the hospital for the smooth operations and cordial working relationship to promote and guarantee industrial harmony for all workers and enable staff deliver quality services for the interest of patients within Benue and beyond the State in order to help the hospital achieve its target goes, mission, vision and the core values.
Long live our amiable Governor!
Long live the Chief Medical Director!
Long live Benue State University Teaching Hospital!
Long live Medical and Health Workers' Union of Nigeria, BSUTH Branch!
This is wishing the government of Benue State Gov. Alia a happy and prosperous new year 2025.
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Comrade, Librarian Moses Faga CLN.
PRO- MHWUN BSUTH BRANCH
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Chairman.
MEDICAL AND HEALTH WORKERS UNION OF NIGERIA, BSUTH BRANCH./
Chairman.
Joint Health Sector Union. (JOHESU).
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