Prof. Hadiza Usman, Medical Director, FMC Nguru, responds to nepotism allegations:
- Employed 599 staff (2023-2025): 374 (62.4%) Yobe indigenes, 66% from Nguru
- First-time employment is merit-based: apply, qualify, get hired
- Claims previous system was unfair, favored those “in the know”
- Analysis shows Kogi indigenes (her tribe) got fewer jobs under her (1.1%) vs pre-2023 (1.5%)
Prof. Usman asserts transparent hiring, prioritizing local opportunities.
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