The Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, Edo State Council, has commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for harmonising health workers’ salaries with their federal counterparts and ensuring regular promotions.
The workers gave the commendation during a special visit to Government House in Benin City, praising the governor’s leadership and commitment to their welfare over the past two years.
Receiving members of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, Edo State Council, at Government House marks Governor Monday Okpebholo’s first official engagement after celebrating his second anniversary in office on November 12, 2026.
The union chairman, Osaigie Ogbiede, described the visit as a special tribute of appreciation to the governor for his leadership and commitment to workers’ welfare.
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The delegation commended the administration for consolidating health workers’ salaries, bringing them at par with those of their counterparts in the federal service, as well as ensuring regular promotions.
Governor Okpebholo expressed appreciation to the workers for recognising his administration’s efforts, attributing the achievements recorded in the state to the support of President Bola Tinubu and his commitment to Edo’s development.
The highlight of the visit was the presentation of an Award of Excellence to Governor Okpebholo by the union in recognition of what it described as his exemplary leadership and commitment to the welfare of health workers.
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