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House Officers’ Salary across the 36 States in Nigeria [Updated 2023]

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4 months ago

March 27, 2026

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Who is an house officer? How much is the house officers’ salary in Nigeria? How much is an house officer paid in Nigeria? What is their take home pay of a Nigerian house officer?

The house job is a compulsory one-year service where newly inducted medical doctors have the opportunity to work on a professional level with other medical doctors.

Facts about the House Officer

1. The house officer is the the engine room of any teaching hospital, federal medical centres, or specialist hospital.

2. A house officer could be a medical doctor or dentist

3. They are certified medical doctors and are NOT medical students.

4. She or he is a junior doctor that carries out the plans of his/her superiors.

5. They are your first and last contact in the hospital

6. The federal government owned hospitals tend to pay better than state-owned hospitals.

7. Housejob is not only done in government hospitals, but also some private hospitals like Lily, Eko hospital, St. Nicholas, Memfy’s hospital, Enugu, Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital.

Housemanship is the first phase after graduating from the medical school. Here, the young doctor begins to earn a salary. But what is the house officers salary in Nigeria. Housemanship salary in nigeria differ from hospital to officer as you will see below.

1. Abia State – FMC 178k, Abia State University Teaching Hospital 155k)

2. Adamawa – Federal Medical Center, Yola pays 176K after tax)

3. Akwa Ibom – State owned general hospitals pays 230k while University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) pays 185k with accommodation)

4. Anambra – Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital, NAUTH pays 179k with accommodation

5. Bauchi – FMC Azare pays 196k salary to houseofficers.

6. Bayelsa – FMC Yenogoa pays #179k as take home with accommodation, NDUTH pays 175k, then NMA removing 10k for dues making it 165k as take home

7. Benue – FMC Markudi pays 168k

8. Borno – University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital pays 188k with accommodation, State HMB pays 178k with accommodation

9. Cross River – University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, UCTH pays their medical and dental houseofficers N177,000 as monthly salary with accommodation)

10. Delta – FMC Asaba pays 171k naira as take home with accommodation, Delta State HMB pays 188k with accommodation. Lily Hospital in Warri pays 165k with accommodation

11. Ebonyi – Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki renamed Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki pays 169k to medical interns

12. Edo – University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) pays its Houseofficers between 180k – 200k naira as take home after the deduction of accommodation levy, NMA dues and ARD dues. Take home pay may be higher for those not living in the house officers’ residence. Edo state HMB like Central Hospital and Stella Obasanjo Hospital pays 169k. Irrua Teaching hospital or Irrua Specialist Hospital pays 174k. Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital pays houseofficers 160k naira with accommodation

13. Ekiti – FMC Ido pays 175k

14. Enugu – University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) pays 168k if you are given accommodation and 163k with no accommodation

15. FCT Abuja – National Hospital Abuja (NHA ) pays N205,356.11 as salary monthly to houseofficers. House officers salary in National Hospital Abuja is quite mouth watery compared to others.

16. Gombe – Gombe Federal Teaching Hospital pays N184, 000 naira with accommodation, Gombe State Hospital Board (HMB) pays 156k with accomodation

17. Imo – FMC, Owerri pays 170k with good accommodation, state HMB pays 155k monthly as salary.

18. Jigawa – FMC Jigawa pays 185k with accommodation

19. Kaduna – In Kaduna state, the Ahmadu Bello Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) pays 189k with accommodation. Kaduna state hospital management board pays house officers 166k naira

20. Kano – Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) pays medical and dental interns 186k with accommodation

21. Katsina – FMC Katsina pays 178k monthly to housofficers

22. Kebbi – FMC Kebbi pays houseofficers 179k with accommodation

23. Kogi – FMC Lokoja pays medical interns 178k naira (excluding tax, dues, etc)

24. Kwara – University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) pays N168, 000 plus accommodation

25 Lagos – LUTH pays 176k, LASUTH pays 170k, Lagos Hospital Service Commission (HSC) pays 167k after tax, FMC Ebutte Metta pays 170k with accommodation. Military Hospital, Bonny Camp Victoria Island pays 167k with accommodation but you will get an accrued pay after working for 10 months. Before you get your first pay in the 10th month, you will be given a stipend of 10k every 2 weeks for your upkeep. St Nicholas and Eko Hospitals pay houseofficers 190k and 183k respectively.

26. Nassarawa – FMC keffi pays houseofficers 189,000 naira and State Specialist hospital in Lafia pays between 160k – 175k

27. Niger – FMC Bida pays 169k with accommodation

28. Ogun – FMC Abeokuta do pay medical interns 179k with accommodation

29. Ondo (State specialist hospital Ikare pays 167k naira with accommodation, ONDO HMB pays 170k as take home, FMC Owo pays 180k with accommodation)

30. Osun – OATH pays 173k, Osun State Specialist Hospital pays 165k to interns

31. Oyo – University College Hospital, Ibadan pays 193k without accommodation fee. Accommodation will reduce the take home. State HMB pays 163k monthly.

32. Plateau – Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) pays 187k with accommodation

33. Rivers (University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) pays 162k with accommodation

34. Sokoto – Uthman Danfodiyyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) salary for HOs is 189k with accommodation

35. Taraba – FMC Jalingo pays 169k

36. Yobe – For those planning to do internship in FMC Nguru, they pay 178k to houseofficers.

37. Zamfara – For FMC Gusau internship, the hospital pays 176k

House officers' salary in Nigeria — A group of house officers

Caveat: Being a doctor myself that went through the internship phase, this article is a well researched one and it took me 2 weeks to come up with with a comprehensive list of house officers’ salary in Nigeria. As salaries and wages are prone to changes so will this article not give you exact figures but it will surely give you an idea of the ranges.

Update: this article has been updated to reflect the newly approved and payment of hazard allowance. Houseofficers get #25,000 as hazard allowance compared to the usual $5,000

Special Credit: To all my Colleagues (classmates) in the Grandes Mentes class of 2017 (Uniben) and the Nasarawa NYSC Camp Doctors of 2019 who made tremendous contributions to the success of this article. Let me not forget contributions from Dr. Emenike in UBTH. Thank you all.

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Toothpick side effects: What are the disadvantages of toothpicks?

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1 day ago

July 25, 2026

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Toothpick side effects: What are the disadvantages of toothpicks?

I can technically think of potential risks regarding nearly every medical specialty, including ophthalmology, ENT and urology.

They may look harmless but can be surprisingly dangerous. Accidental ingestion (often unnoticed) lets the sharp ends perforate the GI tract—most commonly the ileum, duodenum, or sigmoid colon. This can cause peritonitis, abscesses, sepsis, or even injury to nearby organs like the liver. Wooden ones are hard to spot on plain X-rays, so CT is often needed, and endoscopic or surgical removal may be required.
Be extra careful with finger foods, club sandwiches, and appetizers.

Why doctors dont find the use of toothpicks amusing

Toothpicks are more dangerous than they look.

1. Accidental toothpick ingestion is uncommon but can be life-threatening because the sharp ends can pierce the gastrointestinal tract.

2. The most frequent sites of perforation are the ileum, duodenum, and sigmoid colon, leading to peritonitis, abscess formation, or sepsis.

3. Many patients don’t remember swallowing the toothpick, making the diagnosis easy to miss.

4. Wooden toothpicks are poorly visible on plain X-rays, so CT scan is often required if ingestion is suspected.

5. A migrating toothpick can injure nearby organs, causing liver abscess, pancreatitis, fistulas, or even vascular injury in rare cases.

6. Endoscopic removal is preferred if the toothpick is still within reach. Once perforation occurs, surgical intervention may be necessary.

7. An unexplained acute abdomen after eating finger foods, club sandwiches, or appetizers should always raise suspicion for an ingested toothpick, even if the patient denies swallowing one.

You’ll be surprised how many toothpicks are accidentally swallowed, with potentially catastrophic consequences.

Toothpick side effects — Toothpick can be harmful

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Why do Male footballers wear “sports bras” during matches?

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1 week ago

July 19, 2026

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Why do Male footballers wear “sports bras” during matches?

The “sports bras” male soccer players wearing are usually not bras at all. They are GPS performance tracking vests. They are electronic, for GPS tracking their positions in the pitch

The black elastic vest fits tightly around the chest, which is why it resembles a sports bra. It contains a small device between the shoulder blades that collects performance data.

It helps coaches measure things like:

Distance covered during a match or training.

Top speed and sprint frequency.

Acceleration and deceleration.

Heart rate (when paired with a heart-rate sensor).

Player workload and fatigue, helping reduce the risk of injury.

Teams analyze this data to:

Decide when a player should be rested.

Monitor recovery after injuries.

Improve fitness and training plans.

Compare performance over time.

players wear these vests in:

Under their jerseys during training.

In some matches, if the competition allows GPS tracking devices.

During warm-ups before games.

So, despite the appearance, they’re high-tech monitoring equipment, not sports bras.

Other names:
People usually colloquially call it sports bra, but it ain’t a bra
It has plenty names, yo’ can call it

* GPS Tracking Vest
* Performance Tracking Vest
* Athlete Monitoring Vest
* Player Tracking Vest

Summary:

These garments are not bras, but specialized electronic performance tracking vests worn by athletes. The tight crop-top design holds a lightweight GPS tracking pod securely between the shoulder blades.The pod tracks precise physical metrics like total distance, top speeds, acceleration, and heart rate.

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Consultant Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Iluobe, Distinguishes Himself @ NSRS Conference

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2 weeks ago

July 11, 2026

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*CONSULTANT PAEDIATRIC SURGEON, DR. ILUOBE INEGBENOSUN, DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF AT NIGERIAN SURGICAL RESEARCH SOCIETY CONFERENCE*

Excellence, innovation, and academic distinction once again took center stage as Dr. Iluobe Inegbenosun, MBBS, MHPM, FWACS, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) and State Secretary of the Edo State Branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), made a remarkable impact at the just-concluded Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Surgical Research Society (NSRS), held in Benin City.

Dr. Inegbenosun was among the distinguished surgeons whose insightful research presentation enriched deliberations on emerging trends, groundbreaking innovations, and the future of surgical practice and research in Nigeria. His scholarly contribution drew commendation from colleagues and experts, reinforcing his reputation as one of the nation’s leading voices in paediatric surgery and clinical research.

Dr Iluobe — Dr Inegbenosun with some Excos of NSRS

The conference, which brought together eminent surgeons, researchers, and healthcare professionals from across the country, provided a vibrant platform for the exchange of cutting-edge ideas, professional collaboration, and the advancement of evidence-based surgical care aimed at improving patient outcomes nationwide.

In recognition of his commitment to surgical scholarship and research excellence, Dr. Inegbenosun was formally inducted into the prestigious Nigerian Surgical Research Society (NSRS) alongside other accomplished surgeons. The induction marks another significant milestone in his distinguished career and underscores his unwavering dedication to advancing surgical science, mentoring future generations of surgeons, and strengthening healthcare delivery in Nigeria.

Dr. Inegbenosun’s achievements continue to bring pride to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, the Edo State medical community, and the Nigerian Medical Association, serving as an inspiration to young medical professionals committed to excellence in patient care, research, and innovation.

He is Married to his lovely beautiful wife Dr. Ann Inegbenosun and blessed with 3 lovely children and currently undergoing a PhD program in Healthcare Administration UNIBEN.