The Joint Association of Medical and Health Workers Union in Yobe state has suspended the strike action embarked upon on Friday after reaching an agreement with Yobe state government.
The workers embarked on strike this on Friday to demand the implementation of hazard allowances of its members which was approved in 2019 but only few unions are currently enjoying it.
The Chairman of the Medical and Health Workers Union in the state, Satomi Hikama said the Deputy Governor, Idi Barde-Gubana after meeting with the leadership of the associations signed an agreement to effect payment of the allowances by September 2024.
Meanwhile Governor Mai Mala Buni in a statement signed by his Deputy, Idi Barde Gubana asked the workers to resume work, assuring them that the hazard allowances would be paid by September 2024.
