Nigeria: Gombe Health Summit 2025 – Financing Accountability As the New Frontier of Reform

Sheriff Gbadamosi and Uche Kennedy (Lead Writers)

When Gombe State’s Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, announced the full implementation of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) and Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) for health workers during the just-concluded Gombe Health Summit, the hall erupted in applause. For many participants, it was more than a pay raise, it was a statement of intent. The commitment, valued at ₦250 million monthly, signals a shift towards…