The Acting State Head of Service, Dr. Eunice Ihu, has expressed displeasure over what she described as the nonchalant attitude to work among staff of the Epidemiology Unit in Makurdi.

Dr. Ihu expressed her displeasure on October 29, 2026, during an unscheduled visit to the facility located along KM 3, Gboko Road, Makurdi. She directed the staff to comply strictly with her earlier directive on sigAning the attendance register, reporting to work punctually and closing at the stipulated time, in accordance with the Civil Service Rules and Scheme of Service.

The Acting State Head of Service reiterated the priority attention the administration of His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, accords workers’ welfare, describing it as a morale booster. She urged the staff to reciprocate the gesture through greater commitment and dedication to their duties.

Conducted round the premises by the State Coordinator for Family Planning, Victoria Kar, Dr. Ihu expressed concern over the untidy state of the environment. She questioned why a health facility would be left in such an unsatisfactory condition.

At the records department, patient files were found scattered on the floor. Dr. Ihu consequently admonished the Head of Administration, Dooshima Tughgba, to ensure that the facility was kept clean and orderly ahead of her next visit.

No doctor or member of the management staff was present at the unit during the visit.

 Magdalene Akaan

Assistant Information Officer

Office of the Benue State Head of Service