Ondo State medical doctors, under the aegis of the National Association of Government General and Dental Practitioners, NAGGMDP, have declared a three-day warning strike starting from Monday, July 14, 2025.
The strike is in response to what they described as ‘gross neglect of the health sector and the welfare of medical professionals by the Ondo State Government.
This was contained in a statement by the chairman of the state chapter of NAGGMDP, Richard Obe, and the secretary, Adekunle Owolabi.
The statement highlighted the grievances to include shortage of medical personnel, with some general hospitals operating with just one doctor per entire local government area.
The doctors also condemned a sudden increase in taxation from April 2025 without prior consultation.
“Non-payment of salaries and allowances to eight newly recruited doctors employed since October 2024.
“Unpaid hazard allowances for October to December 2023 and January 2024.
“Outstanding promotion arrears from June to December 2024.
“Salary shortfalls and unpaid allowances for other members,”; the statement said.
According to the statement, the doctors are demanding immediate action from the state government to address the issues.
They warned that failure to address the demands during the warning strike would result in an indefinite industrial action, with widespread consequences for the state’s already fragile health system.
The NAGGMDP assured members of the public of their commitment to healthcare delivery, emphasizing that they can no longer continue to work under such difficult conditions.
It also noted that it had earlier issued a 14-working-day ultimatum to the state government, which expired on July 1, 2025.
