Governor Muhammadu Yahaya of Gombe State has approved the full implementation of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) and Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) for all health workers in the state, effective November 2025.
The governor made the announcement on Thursday while declaring open the maiden Gombe Health Summit held at the Gombe International Conference Centre.
He said the decision was a direct investment in the welfare of health workers and would align their salaries with federal standards.
“In order to strengthen our commitment to the welfare of the health workers that power this system, I am pleased to announce the immediate approval for the full implementation of CONMESS and CONHESS salary structures for all health workers, effective November 2025, making them at par with that of the federal government,” Governor Yahaya said.
He disclosed that the new salary structure would cost the state government ₦250 million monthly, amounting to ₦3 billion annually, describing it as a bold but necessary step to ensure health workers remain motivated and committed to service.
“This significant intervention is a direct investment in the welfare of our health workers,” the governor said. “In return, I call upon all health workers in Gombe State to match this commitment with renewed dedication, the highest standards of productivity, and an unwavering focus on contributing to the health and wellbeing of our people.”
Governor Yahaya explained that the measure was part of broader reforms aimed at creating a seamless healthcare ecosystem in Gombe State, linking revitalised primary healthcare centres, modernised hospitals, the contributory health scheme (GoHealth), and the state-owned pharmaceutical initiative, GoPharma.
“These efforts are designed to deliver quality care from the primary to the tertiary level, ensuring no one is left behind,” he noted.
