Reconsider Your Strike, Lagos Promises To Address Doctors’ Concerns

The Lagos State Government has appealed to the Medical Guild, comprising all medical and dental practitioners in its employ, to shelve its warning strike over alleged unilateral salary deductions and other related concerns.

A statement released by the state Ministry of Health, said that the concerns raised by the leadership of the Medical Guild are currently being looked into.

The Medical Guild had earlier announced the commencement of a three-day warning strike over salary reductions on Monday, July 28, 2025.

The doctors also said that it will give the Lagos State government a 21-day ultimatum after the strike and at the expiration of the ultimatum, if their demands are not met, an indefinite strike would commence forthwith.

But in its response, the Lagos State Government assured the general public that all grievances will be resolved as engagements with the Medical Guild are ongoing.

“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 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.

Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu remains committed to promoting the welfare of healthcare workers and ensuring industrial harmony within the Health sector.”