The Lagos State Government has urged the Medical Guild to call off its planned three-day warning strike, assuring medical professionals that their concerns are being addressed with urgency.
Doctors working in the state’s public health institutions, under the Medical Guild, are expected to commence a warning strike today, Monday, July 28, 2025, in protest against what they allege are “unlawful and disrespectful” deductions from their salaries. The industrial action is scheduled to last from 8:00 a.m. today until 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 31.
In a statement released on Sunday by Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, Director of Public Affairs at the Lagos State Ministry of Health, the government acknowledged the press conference held by the Medical Guild on Saturday, July 26, and noted its concerns regarding the alleged unauthorized salary deductions and related issues.
Appealing for the strike to be reconsidered, the state government emphasized that active steps are being taken to resolve the situation.
“The Lagos State Government wishes to assure the general public that all grievances of the doctors are currently being looked into with utmost sincerity and urgency. Negotiations and engagements with the Medical Guild are ongoing,” the statement said.
The Ministry pointed out that this is the first occurrence of such a situation in the state’s health sector in recent years. It reaffirmed the government’s dedication to improving the welfare and working conditions of healthcare professionals.
The government also revealed that a Conciliation Committee, composed of representatives from both sides, has been set up. The committee has already convened and is currently reviewing the documents presented by the Medical Guild in accordance with existing fiscal policies and administrative guidelines.
“As a responsible Government, we value the critical role our healthcare professionals play in delivering quality and timely health services to the over 20 million residents of Lagos State. We urge the Medical Guild to continue on the path of dialogue while we work to reach a peaceful and just resolution in the interest of all parties, especially the residents who may bear the brunt of any service disruption,” the statement added.
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