Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has approved the employment of 196 graduates of College of Health Science and Technology, Nguru, to boost manpower need in the health sector in the state.
Buni, who doubles as the Chairman, APC Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, said that their absorption would provide the professional skills needed.
A statement signed by the Director of Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, Mohammed Mamman, made available to journalists in Damaturu, the state capital on Sunday, read, “Among those approved for employment are Pharmacy Technicians, Medical Laboratory Technicians, Dental Surgery Technicians and Health Information Management specialists.
“The approval covers 23 Pharmacy Technicians, 60 Medical Laboratory Technicians, 62 Dental Surgery Technicians and 51 Health Information Management professionals.
“His Excellency urged the beneficiaries to be dedicated to their professional callings and to serve the people with dignity.
“Government has expended so much in training you and has now employed you. You should justify the huge investment made by government to serve our people diligently and efficiently to add value to our drive for improved healthcare delivery in the state.
“This administration is committed to provide accessible and affordable healthcare delivery to the doorsteps of our people.”
It added that the Buni administration established, at least, one functional healthcare facility in each of the 178 political wards across the state, more general hospitals and specialists hospitals to boost healthcare delivery.
