The federal government says it’s reviewing the hazard allowance so as to stem the tide of brain drain.
In Nigeria, doctors’ strikes are frequently the consequence of the same set of grievances.
President Muhammadu Buhari will pay Nigerian health workers’ new hazard allowance if there is enough money in the federal government’s coffers.
The programme aims to strengthen Nigeria’s preparedness against further outbreaks of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Healthcare Professional Association have threatened to begin strike from September 17 over unpaid allowances.
“This is an issue of concern for all of us and we are already looking at the factors that are responsible.”
“It’s the same old scam, but in fresh packaging – don’t become a victim,” the U.S. embassy tweeted.
