Stop meddlesomeness, labour minister warns NMA

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has berated the new Executive of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) for  meddling   in the ongoing negotiations with the striking Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU)  The minister,  in a statement,  stated that in trade unionism, such meddlesomeness arising from an unhealthy inter-union rivalry will adversely  retard the […]

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has berated the new Executive of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) for  meddling   in the ongoing negotiations with the striking Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU)

 The minister,  in a statement,  stated that in trade unionism, such meddlesomeness arising from an unhealthy inter-union rivalry will adversely  retard the return of industrial harmony in the entire health sector.

He said, “ Hence, the NMA should desist from further interference of any form, in the ongoing negotiation as well as stop issuing threats to the Federal Government as it is firmly resolved to achieve a lasting industrial peace in all sectors without prejudice to perceived group interests.”

 The minister appealed  to JOHESU to call off its strike as the CONHESS table that corresponds with the 2014 CONMESS adjustment with the medical doctors has been appropriately addressed by the National Salary Income and Wages Commission.

“I plead that you consider the tragic consequences your action has already brought on the vulnerable patients in hospitals across the nation.”