THINCF Meeting Focuses on Leadership and Compliance in Health

Health workers’ unions are actively addressing leadership knowledge gaps and enhancing compliance with collective bargaining agreements as the Tertiary Health Institutions National Consultative Forum (THINCF) commenced its 48th Regular Meeting at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada. The National Chairman of THINCF highlighted the challenges posed by inadequate knowledge of the union’s constitution and workers’ rights among branch leaders, urging for intensified training and orientation.

He emphasized the importance of regular meetings for strengthening institutional memory and collective action. Comrade (Dr) Kabiru Ado Sani Minjibir, the National President of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), urged branch leaders to monitor the implementation of agreements and defend members' rights.

He acknowledged the resilience of members during the 84-day strike by JOHESU, which began on November 15, 2025, and noted that while some agreements remain unresolved, progress has been made. Minjibir called for the Ministries of Labour, Health, and Finance to address outstanding demands to avoid further disruptions in health services.