Katsina Health Workers to Begin Seven-Day Warning Strike on September 8

Health workers in Katsina State plan to begin a seven-day warning strike at midnight on September 8, after saying the state government failed to address their longstanding demands.

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The ultimatum expired without serious commitment by the government towards addressing the union’s longstanding demands.

The Assembly of Health Care Professionals announced the action in a notice signed by its chairman, Ibrahim Balange, along with leaders of three other unions. The groups include the Health Workers Union of Nigeria, the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, the Association of Hospital and Administrative Pharmacists of Nigeria, and the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria.

The notice followed the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum issued to the Katsina government on August 11. Balange said the deadline passed without serious government commitment to the unions' demands. He said members had exhausted available avenues for an amicable resolution.

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The unions will proceed on an indefinite strike, if the government fails to address their demands at the expiration of the seven-day warning action.

The assembly warned that it would proceed to an indefinite strike if the government failed to resolve the issues after the seven-day action. Balange appealed to the public to understand the workers' position and hold the government responsible for any inconvenience caused by the industrial action.

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Members of the public to understand the situation and hold the government responsible for inconveniences that might arise from the industrial action.