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Lagos Government Urges Striking Doctors to Resume Talks, Assures Action on Grievances

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The Lagos State Government has appealed to members of the Medical Guild to reconsider their ongoing warning strike, assuring that their concerns are being addressed with “utmost sincerity and urgency.”

In a statement on Sunday, the Director of Public Affairs at the Ministry of Health, Mr. Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, said negotiations with the doctors’ union were actively underway.

“This is the first time the ministry is experiencing such a development in recent years, and the government is particularly concerned about the welfare, motivation, and productivity of all healthcare workers across the state,” Ogunbanwo said.

He disclosed that a conciliation committee comprising representatives from both the Medical Guild and the government had been established to resolve lingering issues. Meetings have already taken place, and documents submitted by the Guild are currently being reviewed in line with existing policies and financial guidelines.

“As a responsible government, we value the critical role our healthcare professionals play in delivering quality and timely health services to the over 20 million residents of Lagos State,” he added.

The ministry urged the Medical Guild to continue on the path of dialogue and allow talks to progress toward a peaceful resolution.

“The Lagos State Ministry of Health therefore appeals to the Medical Guild to reconsider its decision on the warning strike and allow the ongoing discussions to reach a fruitful conclusion. Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu remains committed to promoting the welfare of healthcare workers and ensuring industrial harmony within the health sector.”

The government also thanked Lagos residents for their patience and assured that contingency measures were in place to mitigate any disruptions in healthcare services during the strike.

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