As a show of solidarity, medical doctors in South West have threatened to go on strike within two weeks, if the Osun State government fails to address the plight of their colleagues.
The Chairman of the South West caucus of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Dr Adenike Odewabi, who made this known to newsmen in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, explained that doctors in the zone will carry out “systematic solidarity action” and public protests in the zone’s six states in solidarity with their colleagues.
According to her, doctors in Osun State public service have not been paid for the past six months, adding that, the recalcitrant posture of the State Government has been observed by the entire South West Caucus of the NMA, hence the need to be in solidarity with their colleagues. “We will not hesitate to invoke all that is necessary within the ambit of the law to defend our colleagues in the state in challenging the affront on our noble profession and innocent citizens of the state.”
Odewabi, claimed that Osun State doctors were not being paid the “correct” salary, while been made to pay higher taxes than usual.
“I wish to bring to your notice that doctors in Osun have not been paid since October 2015. This is an act that is not only viciously wicked but “capitally” condemned,” she said.
The NMA urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) and Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate the situation. The association appealed to other governors in the zone to prevail on Governor Rauf Aregbesola to give doctors their dues.
By: Martins Ifijeh
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