Resident Doctors call off strike after Ondo state government’s intervention
The striking Resident Doctors at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTHC) in Ondo Town have suspended their strike following a quick intervention by the Ondo State Government.
Penpushing reports that the Medical Doctors suspended the strike less than 24 hours after the Ondo state government addressed key demands that led to the action, while it is recalled that the Doctors downed tools on Monday, citing poor working conditions and unpaid outstanding emoluments.
The Chairman of the Association of Resident Doctors, Dr Olagbe Kehinde, confirmed the suspension of the strike, adding that this became necessary following the intervention of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
Penpushing further reports that Kehinde explained that the government acted promptly, addressing key demands within 24 hours, which suspended the strike, affirming that the affected members have been paid as of, Friday, January 3, 2025
‘We are pleased to affirm that affected members have been paid as of today, Friday, 03/01/2025, ensuring immediate financial relief. We were part of a productive meeting where the government expressed sincere efforts toward addressing our concerns’, he said.
“The government has also assured us that the Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF) and other accoutrements will be paid in 2025. Implementation of the government-approved 2025 budget for the Teaching Hospital to improve the infrastructure and equipment needs to support services and training. We remain committed to fostering a collaborative relationship that ensures better service delivery to the people of Ondo State’, Kehinde added.
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