The Lagos State Government has appealed to medical doctors to end their three-day warning strike.
Medical doctors under the Lagos State Government on Monday began a three-day warning strike over alleged deductions from their salaries which were reintroduced despite prior agreements.
Following a dispute over pay cut, Japhet Olugbogi, Chairman of the Guild of Medical Doctors at a press briefing at their secretariat in Lagos issued a warning to the Lagos State Government.
Olugbogi said the strike will commence from 8am on Monday, July 28, to 8am on Thursday, July 31, 2025 if the demands of the doctors are not met.
The government in a statement signed by Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, Director, Public Affairs, Lagos State Ministry of Health, has now appealed to the Medical Guild to reconsider its decision on the warning strike and allow the doctors go back to work.
“The attention of the Lagos State Government has been drawn to the press conference held by the Medical Guild on Saturday, July 26, 2025, and the subsequent declaration of a three-day warning strike scheduled to commence on Monday, July 28, 2025, over alleged unilateral salary deductions and other related concerns,” the statement read.
“While we acknowledge the concerns raised by the leadership of the Medical Guild, 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.
“This is the first time the Ministry is experiencing such a development in recent years, and the Government is particularly concerned about the welfare, motivation, and productivity of all healthcare workers across the state.”
Ogunbanwo said a Conciliation Committee comprising representatives from the Medical Guild and the Government was previously constituted to resolve all outstanding issues.
He explained that meetings have been held, and documents submitted by the Guild are being carefully reviewed in line with existing policies and fiscal regulations.
As a responsible government, Ogunbanwo said the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu values the critical role 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,” Ogunbanwo said.
“The Lagos State Ministry of Health, therefore, appeals to the Medical Guild to reconsider its decision on the warning strike and allow the ongoing discussions to reach a fruitful conclusion.”
Ogunbanwo said Governor Sanwo-Olu remains committed to promoting the welfare of healthcare workers and ensuring industrial harmony within the health sector.
He thanked the people of Lagos State for their patience and understanding, and assured the public that contingency plans are being put in place to minimise any impact on healthcare services during this period.
