Minister Moves Against JOHESU, Directs CMDs To Take Roll-Call

The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has directed the Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of tertiary hospitals to commence the process of documenting staff as they return to work and update the Ministry accordingly.

Adewole in in a statement issued by Mrs Boade Akinola, Director Media and Public Relations of the ministry on Friday, pleaded with health workers to return to work while negotiation continues.

The minister made remarks in reaction to the order of an interim injunction granted by the National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja compelling the striking members of JOHESU to immediately resume duties.

The decision comes as the government set up a reconciliation processes towards amicable settlement of the trade dispute between it and the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU).

“Shortly after the adjournment of the boycotted meeting, an official communication titled: Collapse of negotiation between the Federal Government and Joint Health Sector Unions was issued by JOHESU,” he said.

The Minister, however, maintained that government had not reneged on its commitment to promote peace and harmony in the health sector.

He added that government would continue to engage in continuous dialogue on how to improve the sector.