By Newspot Nigeria Staff Writer
In a major policy move aimed at bolstering primary healthcare delivery, the Oyo State Government has approved a Homegrown Scheme of Service for Community Nursing Superintendent and Midwifery Cadres, spanning Grade Levels 06 to 14. The decision formalizes career paths and professional structures for frontline healthcare workers across the state’s civil and public service systems.
The approval was confirmed by the Oyo State Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, who described the initiative as “a testament to the government’s commitment to strengthening grassroots healthcare and professionalizing vital healthcare roles.”
The scheme will take effect immediately and will be incorporated into the 2025 Establishments Estimate of all relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). This will ensure standardized deployment, proper budgeting, and enhanced administrative recognition of the new cadres.
According to Prof. Adelabu, the newly approved scheme includes clearly defined roles, entry qualifications, and promotion guidelines, enabling structured career progression and better job satisfaction. He emphasized that the government’s goal is to improve healthcare access at the community level and retain skilled professionals for the long term.
The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, in an e-signed statement, called on all community nurses and midwives to embrace the reform as an opportunity for growth and deeper commitment to public service in Oyo State.
Newspot Nigeria confirms that this move aligns with national conversations around workforce development in public health and could serve as a model for other sub-national governments looking to improve healthcare delivery in underserved areas.
Full Statement Below:
Press Release
Oyo Govt Approves Homegrown Scheme of Service for Community Nursing, Midwifery Cadres
The Oyo State Government has approved a Homegrown Scheme of Service for Community Nursing Superintendent and Midwifery cadres, covering Grade Levels 06 to 14, within the state’s civil/public service.
This new scheme is designed to standardize career progression and improve the quality of care provided by these essential healthcare professionals.
The Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, who affirmed that the approval is a testament to the government’s commitment to strengthening grassroots healthcare delivery and professionalizing the roles of frontline health workers.
The approved cadres will be reflected in the 2025 Establishments Estimate of relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) across the state civil and public service.
This inclusion is aimed at ensuring proper recognition, budgeting, and deployment of personnel under the new structure.
According to Prof. Adelabu, the newly approved Homegrown Scheme of Service outlines a structured career path, with clearly defined duties, qualifications, and promotional prospects for officers in the community nursing and midwifery cadres.
He said it is designed to promote efficiency, job satisfaction, and long-term retention of trained healthcare professionals in the state.
He further stated that the implementation is to commence immediately, with administrative coordination to be handled by relevant government agencies and departments.
The government urges all officers within the newly structured cadres to embrace this development as a platform for renewed commitment, professional advancement, and enhanced service to the people of Oyo State.
E-signed:
Prince Dotun Oyelade,
Commissioner for Information and Orientation,
Oyo State.
July 19, 2025.
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