JOHESU Begins Indefinite Strike

The Joint Health Sector Unions and the Assembly of Health Care Professional Association have ordered health workers to embark on an indefinite strike.

Speaking at a press briefing at Abuja on Thursday, the National Vice President of JOHESU, Dr. Obinna Ogbonna said the Federal Government is yet to meet their demands hence the strike.

“It becomes imperative to inform you that since the Federal Government is yet to meet these demands, our members have been directed by the JOHESU National Executive Council to proceed on an indefinite strike action upon expiration of the ultimatum by midnight of May 25, 2023.” Ogbonna said

Earlier, JOHESU in a letter dated May 9, 2023, issued a 15-day ultimatum urging the Federal Government to attend to the
Consolidated Health Salary Structure for health workers; an ultimatum which commenced on May 10, 2023, and expired on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 by 12 midnight.

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