BSUTH Recalls Retired Midwives to Address Staff Shortage
Last update: January 16, 2026
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The emergency engagement of experienced retired personnel is seen as a temporary measure to maintain essential services.
The management of Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) in Makurdi has approved the immediate and emergency engagement of retired midwives, alongside young qualified midwife nurses, to bolster maternal and child health services amid ongoing manpower challenges.
CBI News reports that the initiative targets the main hospital complex, the BSUTH Annex, and the Muhammadu Buhari Mother and Child Hospital. Under the emergency arrangement, ten retired midwives (commonly referred to as matrons) will be recalled, together with competent young midwives, to resume critical operations, particularly in the labour ward.
CBI News reports that the move comes as part of the hospital's efforts to restore full clinical services following disruptions, including strikes and staffing shortages that have affected healthcare delivery in the state. Successful candidates are directed to report to the Office of the Head of Nursing Services on January 15 and 16, 2026, with resumption of duties scheduled for Monday, January 19, 2026.
BSUTH management described the intervention as a pragmatic step to strengthen maternal healthcare and ensure uninterrupted service delivery, reflecting its commitment to addressing acute staffing gaps in key areas.
This development occurs against the backdrop of broader challenges in Benue's health sector, including recent industrial actions by resident doctors and nurses over unpaid salaries and allowances.
