PRESS RELEASE
28/ 07/25
Lagos State Commissioner For Health Professor Akin Abayomi has urged the Medical Guild to continue on the path of dialogue while they work to reach a peaceful and just resolution in the interest of all parties, especially the residents who may bear the brunt of any service disruption.
This is following the three-day warning strike by medical Guild which commenced Monday, July 28, 2025, over alleged unilateral salary deductions and other related concerns.
The Government said it acknowledges the concerns raised by the leadership of the Medical Guild, the Lagos State Government also appealed To the general public that all grievances of the doctors are currently being looked into with utmost sincerity and Urgency.
A Reconciliation Committee comprising representatives from both the Medical Guild and the Government was previously constituted to resolve all outstanding issues. Meetings have been held, and documents submitted by the Guild are being carefully reviewed in line with existing policies and fiscal regulations.
Abayomi noted that it is the first time the Ministry is experiencing such a development in recent years, and the Government is particularly concerned about the welfare, motivation, and productivity of all healthcare workers across the state.
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