Ogun NMA vows to to go on strike over poor work condition

Due to the unfavourable working conditions faced by medical professionals in the state, the Ogun State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association, or NMA, has vowed to go on strike. This was revealed on Thursday during a news conference at Doctors' House, Lukosi, Abeokuta, by NMA chairman Dr. Kunle Ashimi. 

He emphasised that members of the NMA would conduct industrial action if the state government did not respond quickly to address their concerns. He clarified that although talks with pertinent government authorities were underway, no formal commitment had been made other than verbal guarantees.

According to him: “The State Executive Council of NMA Ogun issued a 21-day ultimatum to the state government on June 7, 2024, which will elapse on June 27, 2024, indicating that industrial harmony may not be guaranteed after this date as the pressure of work on the few doctors holding forth is yielding dire consequences.

“Conversations have been ongoing in this respect with relevant government officers, with verbal assurances but no official commitment from the government yet. We use this opportunity to call on well-meaning citizens of Ogun State to impress upon the Ogun State government to do the needful to avert any industrial action.”

Speaking about the recent increase in electricity rates, Dr. Ashimi repeatedly emphasised the necessity of making exceptions for healthcare facilities in order to stop them from passing these higher expenses on to their patients.

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