The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) on Tuesday directed its members to commence indefinite strike action effective from 12 midnight of 21st August, 2013 in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
As a follow up, their counterparts in the 36 states of the federation and the local governments are expected to join as from 12 midnight of 28 August, 2013.
The body, JOHESU, cites the federal government’s inability to resolve te lingering issues with its members hence, the need to down tools.
The statement calling the health workers out on strike was signed by Dr. Ayuba P. Wabba
National President Medical &Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Marcus I. Omokhuale, Secretary-General Medical & Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria, Adeniji A.A
National President National Association of Universities, Teaching Hospitals, Research Institutes and Association Institution and Yusuf Badmus W.G. ZAg. General Secretary, National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives.
“Consequently upon the expiration of the ultimatum given, members of unions in JOHESU have been directed to proceed on an indefinite strike action with effect from 12 midnight of 21st August, 2013, at the Federal Tertiary Health Institutions, while our members at the states and local governments’ health facilities shall join as from 12 midnight of 28 August, 2013.”
“While we sincerely apologise for the inconveniences this action may cause Nigerian citizens, the Minister of Health Professor Christian Onyebuchi Chukwu should be held responsible,” the statement reads in part.
It will be recalled that the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) had on 22nd July issued a 21 day ultimatum to the Federal Government to implement the recent ruling by the National Industrial Court (NIC) on the 2009 agreement between the union and the government.
