The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has suspended its nationwide strike action to allow for the implementation of the FG-JOHESU terms of settlements.
The union took the decision to suspend the strike which entered the 84 day during an expanded National Executive Council (NEC) emergency hybrid meeting.
The union commenced an indefinite strike on November 14, 2025,over the non implementation of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) by the Federal Government.
“After exhaustive deliberations and review of the terms of settlement of the conciliation meeting, the expanded NEC -in-Session voted unanimously to suspend the on-going indefinite nationwidestrike action to allow for the implementation of the FG-JOHESU Terms of Settlements,” JOHESU said in a communique signed by its National Chairman, Kabiru Ado Minjibir and Comrade Martin Adekunle Egbanubi, National Secretary on Friday in Abuja.
During the meeting with the government representatives, it was agreed that the ongoing collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiation, shall be structured to appraise all identified defects, gabs and implementation failures especially between 2009 and 2026.
Other settlements reached at the meeting included, “Outstanding issues connected to the implementation of the adjustment of CONHESS shall kick start the CBA under the exclusive auspices of JOHESU members without any delay.
“Budgetary allocation to take care of the implementation of the adjustment of CONHESS must form a cardinal part and projection of the 2026 Appropriation Act based on the existing template provided by the Technical Committee report of the High level body of the Federal government set-up by the FMoH in 2021.
“Immediate withdrawal of the “NO WORK, NO PAY” directive issued in relation to the JOHESU Strike. Sequel to the above the January 2026 salaries of JOHESU members must be paid immediately.
“No member of JOHESU/AHPA that participated in this current strike shall be victimized, sanctioned or intimidated on the basis of their involvement in the strike.
“Fundamentally and strategically, we put on very good record that failure to fully actualize these terms of settlement leaves the TUC and NLC with no other choice than to apply all lawful industrial relations methodologies to sort all outstanding issues of JOHESU members with the Federal Government.”
The union commended Nigerians including: Sen. Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate; Tajudeen Abass, Speaker, House of Representatives; Chairman Senate Committee on health Sen. Ipalibo Banigo; Chairman House Committee on Health Institutions, Amos Magagi; the Chairman and members of the Committee of CMDs/MDs; the leadership of various professional bodies and notable traditional rulers around the country; most especially His Imperial Majesty, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Enitan, Ojaja 2 for their intervention during the crisis.
JOHESU also commended the national leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) for their intervention, support and solidarity throughout the period of the nationwide strike.
“The entire leaders and members of JOHESU across all organs of JOHESU affiliate Unions (MHWUN, NUAHP, SSAUTHRIAI and NASU) for their resilience and commitment to the indefinite nationwide strike action.
“While appreciating the masses for their understanding throughout the period of the industrial action, we appeal to consumers of health that, a recurring infliction of injustice and a huge trust deficit necessitated this unfortunate and avoidable JOHESU nationwide strike and hope that the Federal Government as well as other State Governments show both sensitivity and responsibility in ensuring Nigerians avoid this depth of suffering in foreseeable future,” the communique added.
Credit: thenationonlineng.net
