The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to urgently resolve the ongoing salary dispute with the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), warning that another strike could be triggered if negotiations do not resume.
Drivetvnews gathered that NLC made the call in a letter dated August 6, 2026, signed by its President, Joe Ajaero, and addressed to the Minister of Labour and Employment.
The warning followed a July 31 letter from JOHESU, in which the health workers expressed concern over the slow progress in resolving their demands, particularly the proposed adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS).
The NLC said several agreements reached between the government and health workers over the years had failed to fully address the concerns of JOHESU members.
Ajaero said the union was concerned that years after the signing of memoranda of understanding, terms of agreement and collective bargaining agreements, as well as repeated promises from government authorities, JOHESU members were still being neglected.
The NLC called on the Labour Minister to intervene immediately and facilitate the resumption of negotiations with the unions.
It also urged the minister to engage the Presidential Committee on Salaries to address the outstanding issues.
The labour centre warned that failure to resolve the dispute could have serious consequences for healthcare delivery and industrial relations in the country.
Although the NLC said it was not issuing a direct threat of industrial action, it stated that it would support JOHESU if the health workers decided to embark on another strike.
The development raises concerns over a possible fresh disruption in Nigeria’s health sector if the salary dispute remains unresolved.
