By Blessing Odega
The Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) has rewarded dedicated and committed staff of the hospital for their contribution to quality healthcare delivery.
Dr Pokop Buptwada, Chief Medical Director (CMD), JUTH, said on Friday at the 2025 end-of-year get-together dinner and award night that outstanding performances need to be celebrated to encourage others.
Bupwatda emphasised the importance of acknowledging and celebrating the unwavering dedication of its staff, especially in the face of daily challenges posed by a resource-limited work environment.
The CMD said that no workplace was void of challenges and that despite the constraints, JUTH staff had continued to demonstrate exceptional commitment, professionalism, and compassion in caring for patients and in the discharge of their duties.
“It is salient that we recognise the hard work of our staff.
“We operate in a resource-limited setting, yet you consistently give your best; your commitment to your patients is evident every day,” he said.
He commended the staff for maintaining high standards of service delivery, which contributed to patient recovery and upheld the institution’s reputation as a centre of excellence.
Bupwatda reaffirmed the management’s dedication to improving staff welfare, strengthening systems, and ensuring a more enabling environment for healthcare delivery in the coming year.
He said the merit award was strictly performance-based, while the long service award was for members of staff who had served for 32 years and above.
According to him, a merit committee, chaired by Prof. Aboy Madaki, was constituted to do the selections.
The CMD commended the workforce of JUTH and urged them not to rest on their oars in executing their duties effectively and efficiently.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 18 members of staff received awards for their outstanding performance in the merit category, while 23 others were in the long service category.
Mrs Rhoda Bot, one of the awardees in the merit category, who spoke with NAN, commended JUTH for recognising and appreciating her contributions, noting that the recognition served as a great motivation to continue giving her best in the discharge of her duties. NAN
