Zamfara Governor Lawal Lauded for Veterinary Salary Structure

The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Zamfara State Chapter, has praised Governor Dauda Lawal for the approval and implementation of the new Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) for veterinary doctors in the state. In a statement released on Thursday in Gusau, Dr. Mukhtar Salihu Anka, PhD, the Zamfara State Chairman of the NVMA, described this development as a significant milestone for the veterinary profession.

The NVMA's statement emphasized that the new salary scale reflects the administration's commitment to staff welfare and professional recognition while strengthening the livestock and animal health sector. It highlighted the critical role veterinary doctors play in safeguarding animal health, enhancing livestock productivity, and protecting public health.

The NVMA expressed gratitude to Governor Lawal for acknowledging the importance of veterinary services and addressing long-standing concerns regarding the remuneration and welfare of veterinary doctors. The statement concluded with a commitment from the NVMA to support Governor Lawal's administration in advancing animal health and overall socio-economic development in Zamfara State.