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Health unions pause protests as Tinubu forms committee for talks
Health unions have suspended their planned picketing after Bola Tinubu set up a committee to address their demands. The move follows a meeting between the President and labour leaders on June 4, 2025. Talks will focus on salary adjustments and other welfare concerns.
"We have put the picketing on hold and allowed the discussion to see its outcome."
Highlights
- The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) called off picketing of the Federal Ministry of Health after intervention by Bola Tinubu.
- A high-level committee led by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma was formed to negotiate with unions.
- JOHESU began an indefinite strike on November 15, 2025, over salary structure and welfare issues.
- The committee includes governors from Edo and Kebbi states, and the Minister of State for Labour.
- Union leaders remain cautiously optimistic as talks continue, especially regarding the CONHESS adjustment.
