Strike: Makinde Meets LAUTECH Workers, Promises to Address Demands!

Strike: Makinde Meets LAUTECH Workers, Promises to Address Demands!

Reported by Marian opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has held a meeting with striking workers at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, pledging that his administration will address their outstanding welfare and salary concerns. The governor emphasized his commitment to the people of Oyo by assuring that workers’ welfare remains a priority even during service delivery.

Context & Worker Grievances

• The workers — nurses, midwives, and other health staff at LAUTECH — commenced an indefinite strike, citing non‑implementation of the new National Minimum Wage and alleged neglect in welfare provisions. [1]
• In their demands, they include: immediate adoption of the new minimum wage across all staff, payment of arrears and promotions, recruitment to ease staffing shortages, and improved working conditions (renovated rest facilities, better equipment). [2]
• Prior engagements and ultimata had failed to yield solutions, pushing the health workers to suspend service delivery. [2] Governor’s Response & Commitments
• During the meeting with union representatives, Governor Makinde reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to intervene and resolve outstanding issues related to workers’ pay and welfare.
• He reiterated that the state government cannot neglect its duty to ensure that health workers are motivated and fairly treated.

– The governor indicated that steps would be taken to ensure that welfare packages and salary revisions will be implemented sustainably across the state’s health sector.

Citations:

1. PM News Nigeria: pmnewsnigeria.com/2025/09/20/strike-begins-at-lautech-hospital-amid-wage-staffing-crisis/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Sahara Reporters: saharareporters.com/2025/09/20/patients-forced-out-wards-nurses-oyos-lautech-hospital-begin-indefinite-strike?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Managing Editor of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

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