Efforts in top gear to resolve pending industrial issues — Labour Minister

The Federal Government has assured labour unions in Nigeria that it is working assiduously to resolve all pending labour matters, urging them to have faith in its efforts.

Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, gave the assurance when he received the leadership of Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), led by the national President, Comrade Kabiru Ado Minjibir, on a courtesy visit to the Minister, in Abuja.

According to a statement by the Ministry’s Head, Information and Public Relations, Patience Onuobia, the minister implored labour unions in Nigeria to rest assured that their concerns were receiving adequate attention, as the government has initiated the necessary processes to resolve them.

The Minister urged the health workers to always tow the path of dialogue with the government on any nagging issue, as dialogue remained the right path to solutions.

Dingyadi acknowledged JOHESU’s crucial role in the health sector, commending their commitment to the sector and the well-being of Nigerians.

He assured the health workers that the resolution of their issues were ongoing and would be concluded soon.

Earlier, the national President of JOHESU, Comrade Kabiru Ado Minjibir, had appreciated the Minister’s exemplary contribution to conflict resolution and industrial harmony in the country, as well as his effective discharge of his function as a buffer between the government and the labour.

He also tabled before the minister some demands, chief among which are the adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS), and payment of seven months (June – December 2023) arrears of CONHESS Review.

The Joint Health Sector Unions and the Assembly of Health Care Professionals are a coalition of several healthcare worker unions.

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