The Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Kaduna State Council, has denied reports circulating on social media that it plans to embark on a state-wide strike.
The union made the clarification in a statement addressed to the Head of Service of Kaduna State and signed by Sani Yusuf Saulawa on behalf of the Chairman.
According to the statement, the attention of the union was drawn to unverified reports alleging an impending industrial action by MHWUN in the state.
“The Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, Kaduna State Council, has no plan whatsoever to embark on any strike action in the state,” the statement said.
The union commended the Kaduna State Government under Gov. Uba Sani for what it described as proactive policies and interventions aimed at improving the health sector.
It listed some of the achievements to include the approval and implementation of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS/CONMESS) for health workers across the state and within the State Primary Health Care Board (SPHCB).
Other achievements highlighted include the promotion and implementation of three years’ outstanding promotions, the upgrading and renovation of 255 health facilities and general hospitals, as well as the supply of essential medical equipment to primary health care centres and general hospitals.
The statement also said the provision of ambulances to general hospitals to enhance referral services across the state and the ongoing recruitment of 1,800 health professionals under the SPHCB.
According to the union, more than 90 per cent of the workforce under the SPHCB are members of MHWUN, stressing that there is no justification or intention to disrupt industrial harmony through any form of strike.
The union further expressed optimism that the state government was aware of its outstanding demands and would address them within the year.
It assured the government of its commitment to industrial peace, dialogue and continued cooperation, while urging the public to disregard the rumours of a planned strike action.
