Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Labour minister pledges to resolve all pending health workers’ demands

The minister commended JOHESU’s crucial role in the health sector.

• June 25, 2025
Muhammadu Dingyadi
Muhammadu Dingyadi [Credit: Mynigeria]

The federal government has assured labour unions that it is working diligently to resolve all pending labour matters, urging them to have faith in its efforts.

Muhammad Dingyadi, minister of labour and employment, gave the assurance when he received the leadership of Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), on a courtesy visit to his office on Wednesday in Abuja.

Mr Dingyadi specifically urged the JOHESU to be rest assured that their concerns were receiving adequate attention, as the government has initiated the necessary processes to resolve them.

“I want to appeal to the health workers to always tow the path of  dialogue with the government on any nagging issue, as dialogue remains the right path to solutions..

“I want to assure you that the resolution of the issues are being addressed and will be concluded soon,’ he said.

The minister commended JOHESU’s crucial role in the health sector and also their commitment to the well-being of Nigerians.

Earlier, Kabiru Minjibir, national president of JOHESU, commended the minister’s exemplary contribution to conflict resolution and industrial harmony in the country.

He said some of the issues affecting the unions in the sector is the adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS).

Mr Minjibir also identified the payment of seven months (June – December 2023) arrears of CONHESS Review, among others.

(NAN)

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

farmers

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

NationWide

U.S. vows to sustain war against ISIS, anti-Christian violence in Nigeria

The U.S. government pledged to sustain its collaboration with the federal government in the war against terrorism.

Ma Xingrui

World

Chinese Communist Party expels senior official Ma Xingrui over corruption, sex scandal

He was expelled following an investigation into alleged violations of the party’s regulations and state laws.

Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

NationWide

FG trains 40 youths to guard Lagos-Calabar coastal highway

The youths, trained by the Nigeria Police Force in Lagos on Tuesday, will work in shifts: 20 on daytime patrol and 20 on night duty.

Canadian flag (credit: Konga)

World

Canada announces immigration opportunities for carpenters, plumbers from Nigeria, other nations

The IRCC urged Nigerians and immigrants from other nations with relevant skills to explore its immigration process.

E. Jean Carroll

World

Trump pays over $5 million damages to E. Jean Carroll  

A court filing showed that Mr Trump paid a total of $5.6 million, including interest.