Doctors in Ogun end four-week strike

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Ogun State on Friday suspended its 27-day strike for four weeks.

The strike that began on August 3 paralyzed activities at state-owned hospitals in Ogun.

Doctors are protesting the state government’s failure to implement the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) currently under review at the federal level.

The NMA took the decision at an emergency general meeting held in Abeokuta from August 27-29.

The NMA chairman in the state, Dr. OgunJimi Luqman, confirmed the suspension of the strike to journalists in Abeokuta.

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He said: “Congress recognises the severe impact on the people of Ogun State of the disruption of medical services.

“We have chosen to suspend the strike for four weeks to allow for meaningful discussions and negotiations with the state government.

“The emergency general meeting, first held on August 27 and again on August 29, assessed the effectiveness of the strike and reviewed members’ compliance.

“Congress is also considering the progress of negotiations with state governments.

“Despite continued efforts by NMA executives, the wage gap issue remains unresolved.”

He urged the state government to respond to the association’s demands to prevent a resumption of the strike.

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