By Yusuf Kadiri, Kogi State
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at the Kogi Specialist Hospital, Lokoja, has praised Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for approving a ₦300,000 monthly allowance for medical doctors in state-owned hospitals, describing the policy as a major boost to healthcare delivery in the state.
In a statement issued on Tuesday in Lokoja, the President of ARD–KSSH, Dr. David Omeiza, congratulated the governor on his second year in office and commended his administration’s deliberate focus on strengthening the health sector.
Dr. Omeiza noted that the allowance, which became effective in October 2025, was designed to retain doctors in the state and attract qualified medical professionals, particularly to public and rural healthcare facilities.
According to him, the impact of the policy is already being felt across state-owned hospitals, with noticeable improvements in patient care, hospital efficiency, and overall public health response.
He urged Governor Ododo to sustain his reform-driven approach to healthcare, pointing out that the sector still holds significant potential for growth and improvement. The association also reaffirmed its readiness to work closely with the state government to achieve higher standards in healthcare delivery.
“The ARD remains committed to partnering with the Kogi State Government to position the state as a centre of healthcare excellence,” the statement added.
Governor Ododo was sworn in on January 27, 2024, for a four-year term. In October 2025, his administration approved the ₦300,000 monthly allowance for doctors in state-owned hospitals as part of measures to address medical brain drain, popularly known as the “Japa syndrome,” and to improve access to quality healthcare.
The initiative complements other healthcare interventions by the state government, including a health insurance scheme covering over 76,000 beneficiaries such as local government workers, pensioners, and students.
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