The Lagos State Government has appealed to the Medical Guild to reconsider its planned three-day warning strike over alleged salary deductions, assuring that all grievances raised by the doctors are being addressed with “utmost sincerity and urgency.”
In a statement today, the Director, Public Affairs, Lagos Ministry of Health, Tubosun Ogunbanwo said, “We acknowledge the concerns raised by the leadership of the Medical Guild, and we want to reassure both the Guild and the general public that negotiations are ongoing.
“All issues presented are currently under review in line with existing policies and fiscal regulations.”
He disclosed that a Conciliation Committee—comprising representatives from the Medical Guild and the government—has been engaging in discussions to resolve the dispute. “Meetings have been held, and documents submitted by the Guild are being carefully evaluated.
“As a responsible government, we value the critical role our healthcare professionals play in delivering quality and timely services to over 20 million Lagos residents,” Ogunbanwo stated.
While acknowledging that this is the first time in recent years the Ministry has faced such an industrial dispute, Ogunbanwo stressed the administration’s commitment to the welfare, motivation, and productivity of healthcare workers.
He urged the Medical Guild to remain on the path of dialogue to prevent service disruptions that could affect patients across the state. “Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu remains committed to fostering industrial harmony in the health sector. We appeal to the Guild to give ongoing talks a chance to reach a peaceful resolution,” he said.
The statement assured Lagos residents that contingency plans are already being put in place to minimise any possible impact on healthcare delivery during the period of the proposed strike.
