Indefinite strike looms over federal government’s failure to implement MoU –

Nigerian healthcare workers urge the federal government to accelerate the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on October 29, 2024. They warn that any further delays could lead to industrial unrest, potentially triggering strikes and work stoppages that could disrupt the sector healthcare. Health workers are eager for the government to meet the commitments outlined in the MoU, seeking a quick solution to avoid any disruption. Key demands include the adjustment of the Consolidated Healthcare Salary Structure (CONHESS), the implementation of the Consultant Pharmacist Framework and a review of the retirement age for healthcare workers. The federal government has remained committed to the well-being of healthcare workers, despite facing challenges such as declining revenues. However, health workers are pushing for concrete actions to be taken in the coming weeks to prevent industrial unrest