Medical doctors Ondo State under the National Association of Government General and Dental Practitioners, NAGGMDP, have declared a three-day warning strike starting on Monday, July 14.
The strike is in response to the state government’s alleged neglect of the health sector and poor treatment of professionals.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman of the state chapter of NAGGMDP, Richard Obe, and the Secretary, Adekunle Owolabi.
The doctors warned that failure to address these demands during the warning strike would result in indefinite industrial action, potentially crippling the state’s fragile healthcare system.
NAGGMDP had issued a 14-working-day ultimatum to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, which expired on July 1 before declaring the warning strike.
The statement highlighted the grievances to include shortage of medical personnel, with some general hospitals operating with just one doctor per entire local government area.
The doctors also condemned a sudden increase in taxation from April without prior consultation.
“Non-payment of salaries and allowances to eight newly recruited doctors employed since October 2024, unpaid hazard allowances for October to December 2023 and January 2024, outstanding promotion arrears from June to December 2024 and salary shortfalls and unpaid allowances for other members,” the statement said.
According to the statement, the doctors are demanding immediate action from the state government to address the issues.
The union assured members of the public of their commitment to healthcare delivery, emphasizing that they can no longer continue to work under such difficult conditions.
