He said that while the payment of the leave grant to workers was suspended, overhead costs were slashed by 50 per cent.
He said the commission had recommended an adjustment of CONHESS.
The unions described the continued delay as a deliberate act of injustice against health workers.
The minister commended JOHESU’s crucial role in the health sector.
They also called for the appointment of a special adviser on labour matters in the state.
“Some of the activities marking the week include a Scientific Conference, discussions on medical doctors’ welfare, courtesy visits, and Young Doctors’ Day,” he said.
The Minister of Labour and Employment revealed this during a meeting with members of JOHESU in his office onThursday in Abuja.
The national vice president of JOHESU, Obinna Ogbonna, made this known at a media briefing in Abuja on Thursday.
