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Kwara State Recruits Doctors and Nurses to Boost Healthcare Manpower

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • The Kwara State Government has completed the recruitment of 10 medical doctors and 150 nurses and midwives.
  • This recruitment aims to strengthen healthcare manpower and improve service delivery across the state.
  • Newly recruited personnel have concluded documentation and administrative procedures and are expected to resume duties by May 11, 2026.

In a significant move to bolster its healthcare sector, the Kwara State Government has successfully concluded the recruitment of 10 medical doctors and 150 nurses and midwives. This strategic initiative is designed to enhance the state's healthcare workforce and elevate the quality of service delivery to its citizens.

All the newly recruited personnel have completed the required paperwork and clearance procedures for formal deployment.

โ€” Dr. Abdulraheem MalikExecutive Secretary of the Kwara State Hospitals Management Board, confirming the completion of recruitment procedures.

Dr. Abdulraheem Malik, the Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Hospitals Management Board, confirmed that all newly recruited personnel have completed their documentation and administrative procedures. These healthcare professionals are now poised for deployment across various health facilities within the state. Dr. Malik urged the successful candidates to proceed to the Administrative Department of the Board to collect their posting letters, marking a crucial step towards strengthening the state's healthcare infrastructure.

All the new employees are hereby directed to proceed to the Administrative Department of the Kwara State Hospitals Management Board to collect their posting letters.

โ€” Dr. Abdulraheem MalikInstructions for the newly recruited healthcare personnel regarding their posting letters.

The newly appointed healthcare workers are expected to commence their duties on or before May 11, 2026. This recruitment drive is lauded as a testament to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq's sustained commitment to investing in the health sector and fostering human capital development. The administration views this as integral to improving healthcare outcomes and ensuring that quality medical care is accessible to all residents.

The new hires are expected to resume duty at their respective postings on or before 11th May, 2026.

โ€” Kwara State Hospitals Management BoardInformation regarding the resumption date for the newly recruited healthcare workers.

Governor Abdulrasaq reiterated the government's dedication to providing accessible and quality healthcare, emphasizing that "a healthier Kwara is a stronger Kwara." He congratulated the new recruits, welcoming them into the state's healthcare system and affirming that this exercise is a deliberate strategy to expand access to essential health services throughout Kwara State. The government's investment in its healthcare professionals underscores a broader vision for a healthier and more robust state.

We believe that a healthier Kwara is a stronger Kwara. This recruitment reflects our commitment to investing in people, training healthcare professionals, and building a system where quality care is accessible to every citizen, no matter where they live.

โ€” Abdulraheem MalikGovernor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq (quoted by Malik) emphasizing the importance of healthcare investment for the state's strength and accessibility.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.