Health workers in Enugu State under the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) have appealed to Governor Peter Mbah to fulfil his promise to implement the 100 percent Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) for health workers in the state.
The workers made the appeal at the weekend, renewing calls for improved welfare and better remuneration across the state’s health sector.
Workers Seek Full Implementation
The workers want the state government to implement the salary structure fully.
Furthermore, they believe improved remuneration can strengthen morale among health professionals and encourage greater commitment to public healthcare services.
Better pay improves morale.
Fair compensation supports retention.
Worker welfare strengthens service delivery.
Why CONHESS Matters
CONHESS provides a structured framework for remunerating health professionals within Nigeria’s public health system.
Furthermore, full implementation could provide clearer salary progression while improving the financial welfare of eligible health workers.
Structured pay improves predictability.
Salary progression supports career development.
Better welfare can improve motivation.
Impact on Healthcare Delivery
Health workers remain central to the delivery of healthcare services.
Furthermore, nurses, medical laboratory personnel, health officers, technicians, and other professionals provide essential services across hospitals and health facilities.
Motivated workers serve patients better.
Adequate staffing supports healthcare delivery.
Strong welfare policies can improve retention.
Addressing Worker Concerns
The appeal also reflects broader concerns about working conditions within the health sector.
Furthermore, health workers often operate under demanding conditions while providing essential services to communities.
Improved welfare can strengthen morale.
Better conditions can reduce frustration.
Support can encourage professional commitment.
Governor Mbah’s Promise
The workers specifically referenced Governor Peter Mbah’s reported promise concerning the implementation of the 100 percent CONHESS structure.
Furthermore, their latest appeal calls for the administration to translate that commitment into concrete action.
Promises create expectations.
Implementation builds trust.
Fulfilment strengthens confidence.
Strengthening Enugu’s Health Sector
Improved remuneration could form part of a broader strategy for strengthening healthcare delivery in Enugu.
Furthermore, salary reforms can work alongside investments in hospitals, medical equipment, training, staffing, and other areas.
Infrastructure supports healthcare.
Training improves competence.
Equipment strengthens treatment capacity.
Looking Ahead
The MHWUN appeal places health workers’ welfare at the centre of discussions about healthcare development in Enugu State.
The implementation of the 100 percent CONHESS structure, if approved and sustained, could provide stronger financial support for health workers while helping the state retain experienced professionals.
For the government, the challenge will be balancing workers’ welfare with sustainable public finances and broader healthcare priorities.
For health workers, the expectation remains clear: fulfil the promise, implement the full CONHESS structure, and strengthen the welfare of the people delivering essential healthcare services across Enugu State.
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