Nigeria, April 8 -- KThe Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved a N200,000 increase in doctors' monthly salaries, alongside a N100,000 tax-free allowance for house officers, to attract and retain medical professionals in the state.

The Commissioner for Health in Delta, Joseph Onojaeme, announced this on 7 March during a press briefing.

He described the new package as part of the governor's "MORE Special Allowance."

MORE is an acronym for Meaningful development, Opportunities for all, Realistic reforms, and Enhanced peace and security. It is the catchphrase of Mr Oborevwori's administration.

Mr Onojaeme said the adjustment raises the salary of entry-level doctors to N570,000 monthly from N370,000, while house officers w...