Organisation hails FG over payment of 19-month health workers’ allowance arrears

Spread the word The Director-General of BATMEDICS, Pharm. Ojeje Amin Onimisi, has commended the Federal Government for commencing the payment of 19-month arrears owed health workers under the Professional Allowance Table (PAT).

In a statement issued on Wednesday, Onimisi also congratulated the leadership and members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) for their sustained advocacy, which he said had contributed to the resolution of the long-standing payment issue.

The Federal Government had approved N143 billion for the settlement of outstanding arrears under the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) and Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS), with payment now underway. 

In a congratulatory message, the BATMEDICS Director-General applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare for their leadership and commitment to addressing the welfare concerns of health workers. 

He also welcomed the agreement that the January 2026 retroactive arrears under the Professional Allowance Table would be paid alongside November salaries. 

“Health workers are essential to the wellbeing of our people and the strength of our health system. Honouring their entitlements is an important step towards building a more responsive and sustainable healthcare sector,” he said. 

He noted that recognising and fulfilling the entitlements of health workers would boost their morale, encourage greater commitment to service and contribute to a more effective healthcare system. 

The BATMEDICS boss reiterated the organisation’s support for initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of healthcare professionals and promoting sustainable healthcare delivery in the country. 

He congratulated health workers across the Federal Government payroll on the commencement of the payments, describing it as an important milestone in the recognition of their contributions to national development.