*Omotosho |
The Lagos State government has appealed to striking
doctors to return to work, expressing disappointment that the strike was
embarked upon despite a joint meeting between the Honourable Commissioners for
Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, Establishments, Training and Pensions, Mrs Ajibola
Ponnle and the Head of Service, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola as well as all the
Permanent Secretaries of the Ministry of Health, Establishment and Information,
which was held on Sunday the 12th July, with the Medical Guild, Association of
Resident Doctors and relevant stakeholders on the proposed warning strike, in a
bid to stop it.
According to a press release by the office of the Lagos
State Commissioner for information and strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, the Chairman, Medical Guild,
Dr. Oluwajimi Sodipo who appreciated the government for convening the meeting
outlined the position of the Guild on the various issues which include;
Shortage of doctors in the State, Heavy Taxation of Health Workers, Request for
Residential Quarters, Entry Point Skipping Policy for Doctors, Hazard Allowance
for Health Workers, COVID19 Insurance Cover, Medical Residency Programme,
Personal Protection Equipment, Involvement of the Guild in COVID19 Response
Committee amongst others.
The statement went on to say that, “it is pertinent to
note that the state government expresses extreme disappointment that the Guild
continued with their warning strike despite a series of engagements with the
State Government aimed at resolving some of the grievances raised, noting that
many issues have already been resolved, whilst unresolved issues are still
being deliberated upon.
“The State Government therefore requests the members of
the medical Guild who embarked on a three day warning strike today to return
back to work.”
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