Biola Azeez, Author at Tribune Online

Members of the National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP) in Kwara State, on Monday, extended their ultimatum given to the Kwara State government state over poor welfare package. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin, the chairman of the association, Dr Saka Ismail Agboola, said that the NAGGMDP had extended the ultimatum by eight weeks, to lapse on November 1, 2021. "Earlier, there was a 21-day ultimatum given. The ultimatum expired today. And a congress was held. Arising from the congress, we want to announce to you that the congress has decided to extend our ultimatum by eight weeks to end on November 1, 2021. “Our decision to extend the ultimatum by eight weeks is borne out of empathy for the general public. We do not want to cause more harm to our people. Also, the government has shown commitment and serious concern to some of our demands. "That is why we decided not to put too much burden on our people. That is why we have reconsidered our decision and we are hopeful through the ongoing negotiations that good things are coming out of the deliberations. “This government has invested so much in health in terms of renovation of dilapidated infrastructure, the building of new ones and supply of modern equipment. We believe with all these structures, if the drivers of the structures especially are not well remunerated and well-motivated, they may be tempted to migrate to other states. “We feel that when remunerations of the doctors are better packaged, more doctors will be motivated and ready to stay in the state and deliver their services effectively. “These are some of the challenges we have communicated to the government after which a-21 day ultimatum was given. The ultimatum expired today. And a congress was held. "Arising from the congress we want to announce to you that Congress has decided to extend our ultimatum by eight weeks, ending November 1, 2021. “This is based on the good gesture we have received from the state government and for the fact that we know that the government does not make unfulfilled promises and we believe that our own case will not be different. “By November 1, Congress will reconvene and deliberations about what must have transpired will be discussed and reviewed. After then our next line of action will be communicated to the public. We are still opened to negotiations and other deliberations till then. We want to assure the general public that we are committed to rendering our services diligently without bias.” YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE Strike: Doctors extend ultimatum in Kwara We Have Not Had Water Supply In Months ― Abeokuta Residents In spite of the huge investment in the water sector by the government and international organisations, water scarcity has grown to become a perennial nightmare for residents of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. This report x-rays the lives and experiences of residents in getting clean, potable and affordable water amidst the surge of COVID-19 cases in the state... Strike: Doctors extend ultimatum in Kwara