The Zamfara State chapter of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has issued a strike threat at the Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital in Gusau due to the non-implementation of promotion arrears for its members.
In a letter addressed to the State Head of Service, the union called for immediate action regarding the arrears linked to the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) Adjustment approved by the state government in June 2024.
The letter, signed by Chairman Sani Rabi’u and Secretary Aminu Abdullahi, expressed frustration over the lack of government response.
“We wish to inform the state government that to date, we have not seen any action taken by the state government,” they stated.
The union warned that if the October 2024 salaries are disbursed without addressing the four months of outstanding arrears from June to September 2024, they will stage a peaceful protest.
Following the protest, JOHESU plans to issue a two-week ultimatum, after which they may resort to an indefinite strike and a complete shutdown of the hospital.
