The leadership of the Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), has urged members of the union to comply fully with the ongoing strike by the Joint Health Sector Unions.
The branch chairman, Comrade Leye Onitiju, PhD., in a statement he personally signed, a copy of which was made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Osogbo, said the members must remain resolute and united in the fight to get their rights.
Onitiju described the ongoing JOHESU industrial action as lawful and morally justified, noting that it is a collective stand against marginalisation, unfair labour practices, and the continued erosion of staff welfare and professional dignity.
He said that despite several dialogues over the years, the federal government continued to delay what is rightfully theirs.
The NUAHP chairman said the struggle is not against the hospital management or their patients.
He urged the government to act responsibly and promptly, noting that Nigerian health professionals deserve better.
He said, “This struggle is not new. It is a just and legitimate demand that dates back to 2014, when the Federal Government promised to implement the CONHESS adjustment for health professionals—an adjustment that has been enjoyed by others in the same sector but unjustly withheld from members of JOHESU.
“For over a decade, we have exercised patience, embraced dialogue, and demonstrated professionalism. Yet, the government continues to delay what is rightfully ours.
“Today, we stand at a defining moment. The current industrial action is not only lawful but morally justified. It is a collective stand against marginalisation, unfair labour practices, and the continued erosion of our welfare and professional dignity.
“As your Chairman, I urge every NUAHP member across OAUTHC to remain resolute and united, our strength lies in our solidarity. Comply fully with the JOHESU strike directive.”
“No member should undermine our collective struggle, ignore threats and misinformation. The law protects workers engaged in legitimate industrial actions.
“Let us also maintain discipline and orderliness. Let our conduct continue to reflect our professionalism and integrity. This struggle is not against our management or our patients. It is a principled fight for equity, fairness, and justice in the health sector.
“The Federal Government has the power to end this strike today by doing the needful, which is implementing the long-overdue CONHESS adjustment,” Onitiju added.