Kano Doctors' Association Plans Strike Over Salary Issues
The Kano State chapter of the National Association of Government General and Medical and Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP) announced a two-week warning strike set to begin on October 25, 2026. This decision stems from the Kano State government's alleged failure to address the association's demands, including a salary increase that has been pending since 2024.
Dr Ibrahim Gabari, the association’s Public Relations Officer, stated that although Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf approved the salary increase, the Head of Civil Service has not implemented it. Gabari also refuted claims that the state government had aligned doctors' salaries with those of federal counterparts.
The association has issued several ultimatums and met with the state Commissioner for Health, but unresolved issues led to the decision for a strike. Key demands include the recruitment of additional medical personnel, payment of outstanding salaries and allowances, improved funding for residency training, better medical equipment, and enhanced security for healthcare workers.
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