Ondo Health Workers To Commence Three-Day Warning Strike
A three-day warning strike have been declared by Medical doctors in Ondo State citing neglect of the health sector as reported by Channels TV.
The doctors, under the National Association of Government General and Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP), stated the strike would begin from Monday, July 14, 2025.
In a statement signed by the chairman of the state chapter of NAGGMDP, Richard Obe, and the secretary, Adekunle Owolabi, the doctors complained of gross neglect of the health sector and the welfare of medical professionals by the Ondo State Government highlighted below:
– Shortage of medical personnel, with some general hospitals operating with just one doctor per entire local government area. The doctors also condemned a sudden increase in taxation from April 2025 without prior consultation.
– Non-payment of salaries and allowances to eight newly recruited doctors employed since October 2024
– Unpaid hazard allowances for October to December 2023 and January 2024
– Outstanding promotion arrears from June to December 2024
– Salary shortfalls and unpaid allowances for other members
The NAGGMDP is demanding immediate action from the state government to address these issues.
These include:
– Immediate recruitment of more doctors across Ondo State
– Full payment of salary arrears and statutory allowances
– Reversal of the new tax regime
– Payment of outstanding salaries and allowances for newly employed officers
– Payment of owed hazard allowances and settlement of promotion arrears for eligible members
The doctors warned that failure to address these demands during the warning strike would result in an indefinite industrial action, with widespread consequences for the state’s already fragile health system.
They assured members of the public of their commitment to healthcare delivery, emphasizing that they could no longer continue to work under such difficult conditions if their demands are not addressed by the government.
David Olayiwola reporting for The Pendulum MediaFollow us for more…
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