On Monday, President Bola Tinubu conveyed a strong commitment
to revitalizing and rebuilding public
trust in Nigeria’s healthcare sector.
This assurance came during a meeting with leaders of the Joint Health Sector
Union, an affiliate of the Nigeria Labour Congress.
In a statement released by the Director of Information,
Abiodun Oladunjoye, it was highlighted that Tinubu emphasized the significance
of the healthcare sector and its professionals in their dedication to serving
humanity. He made a promise to address all the identified challenges affecting
the system to ensure optimal performance.
Tinubu also urged the striking union members to return to
their duties, underscoring the importance of trust in all discussions related
to healthcare. He assured them that the government would expedite efforts to
resolve the outstanding issues, stating, “We will resolve all the
problems. Trust must be enshrined in all discussions. I promise you we will
accelerate this. We will resolve all the issues. Please go back to work.”
The Acting Chairman of the union, Dr. Obinna Ogbonna,
expressed the readiness of the union to resume work and appealed to President
Tinubu to prioritize healthcare delivery in Nigeria. He emphasized the need for
adequate investments in healthcare infrastructure and improved welfare for
workers to prevent brain drain.
During the meeting, Mr. Olumide Akintayo, a member of the
Executive Council of the Union, accompanied the Acting Chairman and urged the
federal government to proactively address labor issues before they escalate
into full-blown industrial crises.
Overall, President Tinubu’s administration is committed to
rejuvenating the healthcare sector, instilling confidence among the public, and
addressing the concerns of healthcare workers to ensure a robust healthcare
delivery system in Nigeria.
