A three-day warning strike is being held by Ondo State’s government medical staff starting on July 14, 2025, under the direction of the National Association of Government General and Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP).
The Ondo State Government is acting in response to what the doctors described as gross disregard for the health industry and the welfare of medical professionals.
The state chapter of NAGGMDP, Richard Obe, the president’s representative, and Adekunle Owolabi, the secretary, both signed a statement outlining their grievances with the government.
The grievances include, according to the statement:
– Medical staff shortage, with some general hospitals only providing one doctor per local government area. Additionally, the doctors criticized the doctors’ refusal to consult with them about a sudden increase in taxes starting in April 2025.
– Eight newly hired doctors who have been working since October 2024 have not received salaries or benefits.
– Unpaid hazard allowances for January 2024 and October 2023.
– Outstanding promotions from June to December 2024
– Unpaid allowances and salary gaps for other members
The state government must immediately address these issues, according to the NAGGMDP.
Among them are:
– Rapid recruitment of additional doctors in the Ondo State.
– Full reimbursement for statutory benefits and salary arrears
– Changes to the new taxation structure
– Payment of newly hired officers’ outstanding salaries and benefits
– Payment of eligible members’ owed hazard allowances and payment of promotion arrears
The doctors warned that ignoring these demands during the warning strike would lead to an unfavorable strike that would have a long-term impact on the state’s already fragile healthcare system.
They expressed their commitment to providing healthcare to the general public, stating that they were unable to work in such challenging circumstances.
