BATMEDICS boss celebrates ‘win’ for health workers

Tahir Lukman

The Director-General of BATMEDICS, Pharm. Ojeje Amin Onimisi, has congratulated all health workers on the Federal Government payroll on the commencement of payment of the 19-month arrears under the Professional Allowance Table (PAT).

He also congratulated the leadership and members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) for their persistent advocacy in advancing the payment of the long-outstanding arrears.

The federal government approved ₦143 billion for arrears under CONMESS and CONHESS. Payments have now begun.

Pharm. Onimisi commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare for their leadership and commitment to addressing the welfare concerns of health workers. He also welcomed the agreement for the January 2026 retroactive PAT arrears to be paid alongside November salaries.

“Health workers are essential to the well-being of our people and the strength of our health system. Honouring their entitlements is an important step towards building a more responsive and sustainable healthcare sector.

“BATMEDICS celebrates this progress and congratulates health workers across the Federal Government payroll on this important milestone,” he said.