FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INAUGURATES HEALTH SECTOR COMMITTEE ON COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

The Federal Government has inaugurated the Committee on Collective
Bargaining for the Health Sector, signaling the official commencement of
negotiations with major health sector unions, in line with articles 1 and 2 of
the Guidelines on Collective Bargaining Agreement Machinery.

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, who led
the inauguration, over the weekend stated that the effort of the government
was aimed at building a fair and sustainable framework for the health
sector’s workforce.

In a remark, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu
Dingyadi said collective bargaining was a proven pathway to industrial
peace and sectoral stability.

The negotiations will involve structured engagements with the Nigerian
Medical Association, NMA, the Joint Health Sector Union, JOHESU, and
the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, NANNM,
among others, focusing on remuneration, working conditions, professional
development, and welfare of health workers.

The government however, called on all parties to engage in the
negotiations in good faith, a spirit of compromise, and a shared dedication
to advancing the health and well-being of Nigerians.