The Coalition of Nasarawa State health professionals Association (CNSHPA) has commenced an indefinite strike action in demand for better welfare.
The Spokesperson of CNSHPA, and Chairman, Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, Mr. Kyari Caleb disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Lafia the State Capital earlier today.
According to Caleb, some of their demands include:
Lack of promotions among members since 2011,
Failure on implementation of N30, 000 minimum wage for its members,
And lack of annual increment among others.
Noting that the group had exercised patience in its demands, he stated they had been pushed to the wall and the decision to embark on the strike was agreed upon by members in a meeting held by the Association.
Speaking further, he noted that members of the association in all tertiary health facilities in the state had withdrawn their services with effect from Monday, June 7, 2021, till further notice and would continue to stay at home until the government does the needful.
