Doctors at OOUTH begin warning strike over unpaid allowances
The Association of Resident Doctors at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, has started a 10-day warning strike. The doctors are protesting unpaid revised allowances, delayed training funds, and poor working conditions. Dr John Omotoso, the association’s president, highlighted ongoing issues with the Ogun State Government’s failure to address their demands. The strike follows the expiration of an earlier ultimatum and continued dissatisfaction with staff welfare and hospital security.
What we know
- The doctors are demanding immediate payment of the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund and that revised allowances be included in the July 2026 salary.
- The association imposed a N50,000 fine on any member who violates the strike directive.
- They cited critical manpower shortages, excessive workload, and poor accommodation and call meal quality as major concerns.
- The doctors also called for an overhaul of hospital security due to recurrent thefts and security breaches.
- An emergency general meeting will be held after the warning strike to decide on further actions.
