CONMESS: S’WEST DENTAL CONSULTANTS BEGIN INDEFINITE STRIKE

The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria in South-West Zone, has declared an indefinite strike over non-payment of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure.

In a statement jointly signed by the association Chairman, AbdulKareem Salawu and Secretary, Omotola Obajolowo, respectively, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital following the expiration of 21 days ultimatum on the 2^nd of  February 2025.

It said, “The association agreed on the industrial action, having reviewed the expiration of an earlier ultimatum issued on January 13.

“The ultimatum demanded the payment of CONMESS to clinical lecturers in the region, and failure to comply would lead to industrial action

The association urged relevant authorities to urgently call on the Vice-Chancellors of these universities to address the issue to prevent a prolonged disruption in medical education and healthcare delivery.

It emphasised the need for fairness and equity in the remuneration of clinical lecturers nationwide.