Government moves to halt salaries of striking health workers
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has ordered the suspension of salaries for members of the Joint Health Sector Unions and the Assembly of Health Care Professionals who began a strike on November 14, 2025. The directive, communicated in a circular dated January 8, aligns with the Federal Government’s “No work, no pay” policy and is set to take effect from January 2026. The memo, signed by Dr Abisola Adegoke on behalf of the Coordinating Minister, instructs hospital management to enforce the policy strictly. The ministry also emphasized the need to maintain essential medical services during the strike.
What we know
- The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has directed the stoppage of salaries for striking health workers from January 2026.
- The strike by the Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals began on November 14, 2025.
- The circular, dated January 8, was signed by Dr Abisola Adegoke on behalf of the Coordinating Minister.
- Hospital managements are instructed to maintain critical services and employ locum staff if necessary.
- The ministry emphasized the enforcement of the “No work, no pay” policy and the security of staff and patients during the strike.
