Oyo Health Workers Urge Governor Makinde to Resolve Arrears

The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) at the Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, has appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde for intervention regarding unpaid arrears owed to its members. In a statement signed by union leaders including Bukola Olajide, Babatunde Olugbodi, David Olobaniyi, and Omobolanle Adeniran, they expressed concern over the hospital management's failure to comply with the governor's directives on payment.

They highlighted that only 20% of the actual liability for promotion arrears from January 2018 to September 2024 had been submitted to the government. The union's demands include the payment of various salary arrears, an emergency fund for hospital renovations, and modern medical equipment procurement.

They warned that delays in addressing these issues are negatively impacting staff morale and healthcare service quality. The union called on the governor to uphold workers' rights to demand payment and improved working conditions through lawful activities.