The Federal Government has approved a N50,000 annual ward coat allowance for pharmacists, medical laboratory scientists and 17 other categories of allied health professionals in 71 federal tertiary health institutions, with implementation taking effect from June 1, 2026.
The approval, granted by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, was conveyed in a circular dated July 15, 2026, signed by the Director of Teaching Hospitals, Dr Okpikpi Okpako, on behalf of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate.
The ministry said the approval followed a request by the Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals for the introduction of a ward coat allowance for its members.
“I am directed to forward the attached letter, Ref. SWC/S/04/S.218/T/147 dated 21st April, 2026, from the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission on the above subject, and to convey the Coordinating Minister’s directive for the implementation of the Ward Coat Allowance for eligible Health Professionals in Federal Hospitals, Medical Centres and Clinics in Ministries, Departments and Agencies,” the circular stated.
The ministry explained that the approval was based on a request made by the union in July 2024.
