Medical Doctors of Benue State origin studying in various Universities across the country, have started receiving salaries and arrears.
This was made possible following approval by Governor Hyacinth Alia, thereby marking another milestone in healthcare development in the State.
The scheme which was initially meant for medical students studying at the Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, was halted for over 10 years before it was revived by the Alia administration.
On assumption of office, Governor Alia directed the incorporation of all Clinical students of Benue origin across the country into the scheme.
The move by the Governor, is targeted at improving the welfare of the student doctors as part of efforts aimed at reducing the migration of the medical personnel out of the country, a common practice that has left the state and country short of medical Doctors
Governor Alia had charged those who had left the state and country to return back home, as his administration was going to also offer greener pastures found elsewhere.
In his words; “Medical Doctors of Benue extraction who left the state and shores of the country in search of greener pastures should know that I, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia is here now and is going to make the pasture greener in Benue. They are welcome back”.
The first payments for the clinical students across the country were made on Saturday, June 21, 2025, following the issuance of employment letters to the student doctors a few months ago.
The joyous recipients have now proudly joined the symbolic “Mr. 25th train,” celebrating alongside other public servants who consistently receive their salary every 25th of each month under the Alia administration.
This gesture demonstrates the governor’s commitment to prompt remuneration, and it equally shows his resolve to build a sustainable and thriving healthcare system in the State.
With the student Doctors now formally enrolled on the payroll, Benue is set to combat the chronic shortage of medical professionals in its healthcare system, especially as they are required to serve the state for a minimum of two years after graduation.
The development has accordingly, guaranteed hospitals across the state with qualified professionals, thereby providing improved healthcare delivery for the people of the State.
