Government insists on reviewing health salary structure amid JOHESU strike
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to reviewing the Consolidated Health Salary Structure to address the ongoing dispute with the Joint Health Sector Unions. Alaba Balogun, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, responded to allegations that the ministry refused to implement recommendations from a technical committee. The ministry emphasized its dedication to maintaining industrial harmony in Nigeria’s health sector. It also highlighted ongoing efforts to resolve the strike and called for continued dialogue.
What we know
- JOHESU began an indefinite strike on November 14, 2025, demanding adjustments to the Consolidated Health Salary Structure.
- A high-level conciliatory meeting was held on Jan. 15 to work toward a resolution, with both sides reaching a tentative understanding.
- The ministry denied claims of deliberately refusing to implement the 2021 technical committee report on salary adjustments.
- Further meetings took place on Tuesday and Thursday after the January 15 meeting to finalize agreements and encourage JOHESU to end the strike.
- The ministry urged JOHESU to call off the strike and assured continued efforts to keep federal hospitals open.
