The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan has called off its strike, which began on October 25.
This decision follows a 15-day ultimatum JOHESU issued to the Federal Government on October 10, demanding the resolution of outstanding welfare issues.
The News Agency of Nigeria confirmed that health workers resumed duties on Friday. The union’s seven-day nationwide strike aimed to press for the adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure, the creation of a consultant cadre for pharmacists, an increase in the retirement age for health workers from 60 to 65 years (and 70 for consultants), and the payment of JOHESU members’ outstanding salaries in regulatory councils.
According to UCH JOHESU Chairman, Oladayo Olabampe, the strike suspension followed an MoU between JOHESU’s national leadership and the Federal Government, which committed to addressing the union’s demands within six weeks from October 31.
He confirmed that JOHESU members at UCH have complied with the directive to resume work, but warned that an indefinite strike may ensue if the government fails to fulfill its commitments within the stipulated time.
