Doctors in Ogun State have threatened to go on strike over poor working conditions in the state.
The Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in the state, Dr Kunle Ashimi, stated this at a press conference on Friday in Abeokuta.
He said the 21-day ultimatum given to the government on June 7 would expire on Thursday.
Ashimi stressed that association members have no choice but to go on strike unless the government addresses their concerns.
He cited non-payment of CONMESS salary scales which have been reviewed and failure to recruit new doctors as some of the issues that require the government’s attention.
The NMA chairman noted that although discussions were ongoing with relevant government officials, there were only verbal assurances without any formal commitment.
He, therefore, urged the people of Ogun to ask the government to take necessary steps to prevent a strike that would disrupt health services across the state.
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He said: “The NMA Ogun State Executive Council issued a 21-day ultimatum to the state government on June 7, which will expire on June 27.
“This suggests that industrial harmony may not be guaranteed after that date as the pressure of work carried out by a handful of doctors has dire consequences.
“Ongoing talks with relevant government officials only contain verbal assurances but no official commitments yet.
“The concerned NMA Ogun affiliate has engaged government on the need to initiate payment of the reviewed CONMESS salary scale for doctors in the state to motivate and retain those who have not left and to attract new doctors.
“We use this opportunity to call on the well-meaning citizens of Ogun State to impress upon the Ogun government to take necessary action to prevent any industrial action.”
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