JOHESU gives 15 day ultimatum before strike commences on HWN STRIKE UPDATE

The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals have issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address the contentious issues in the health sector.

JOHESU is made up of five registered unions in health sector namely, Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Senior Staff Association of Universities, Health Professionals, Non Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions.

JOHESU said many of the contentious issues had led to its strike which was later suspended in 2015.

According to a letter made available to journalists on Friday, the coalition said its members would embark on a nationwide strike if their demands were not addressed on or before February 17, 2016.

The letter was signed by President, AHPA, Dr. G.C. Okare; National President, MHWUM, Joy Josiah; Acting Secretary-General, MHWUM; Silas Adamu; Acting Secretary General, NANNM, Shetima Thomas, President SSAUTHRAI, Dr. B.A. Akintola; National President, NUAHP, Dr. Ogbonna O.C.; National President, NASU, Chris Ani among other signatories.

The letter was copied to the Senate President; the Speaker, House of Representative; Minister of Health; Minister of Labour and Productivity; Chairman, Senate Committee on Health, the Chairman, House Committee on Health, Inspector General of Police, Director-General, State Security Services; the Chairman, National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission and the Director-General and Budget Office.

Source: WWWN, HWN AFRICA.