Nigerian health workers threaten strike, give 21-day ultimatum

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the federal government, threatening nationwide industrial action if longstanding demands regarding salaries, allowances and welfare are not met.

The President of the association, Bala Audu, made this known at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday.

Mr Audu expressed disappointment and condemned a circular issued by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission’s (NSIWC) on the consequential adjustment of allowances under the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) for medical and dental practitioners in Nigeria.

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