NLC warns Nigerian govt of fresh health sector strike

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has asked the Federal Government to urgently resoluteness the ongoing wage quality with the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) informing that different onslaught could hap if talks bash not resume.

The NLC made the telephone successful a missive dated August 6, 2026, and signed by its President, Joe Ajaero. The missive was addressed to the Minister of Labour and Employment.

The improvement followed a July 31 missive from JOHESU, which complained astir the dilatory advancement successful resolving its demands, particularly the accommodation of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS).

The NLC said respective agreements reached betwixt the authorities and wellness workers implicit the years had not afloat addressed their concerns.

“We are likewise acrophobic that years aft signing MoUs, presumption of statement and CBAs (Collective Bargaining Agreements) successful summation to promises and assurances from due authorities, members of JOHESU person been ignored oregon abandoned,” Ajaero said.

NLC urged the Labour Minister to intervene instantly and guarantee that negotiations with the unions resume. It besides c...