The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Ogun chapter, says it will go on strike over poor working conditions at the expiration of the 21-day ultimatum issued to the state government.
The association’s chairman, Dr Kunle Ashimi, said at a news conference in Abeokuta on Friday that the ultimatum, issued on June 7, would expire on Thursday.
According to Ashimi, members will have no choice but to embark on strike unless the government addresses their concerns.
He mentioned the non-payment of the reviewed CONMESS salary scale and failure to recruit new doctors as some of the issues requiring government attention.
He noted that despite ongoing discussions with relevant government officials, there had only been verbal assurances without official commitments.
He, therefore, urged the citizens of Ogun to call on the government to take necessary steps to prevent the looming strike, which would disrupt healthcare services across the state.
“The State Executive Council of NMA Ogun issued a…
Source: Leadership Newspaper