Katsina health workers suspend strike

Nigerian health workers in Katsina have called off a seven-day warning strike after Governor Dikko Radda's intervention, despite unresolved negotiations over salaries and allowances. The strike suspension came into effect on Sunday, 18 October, following talks between the workers and the governor. The decision was announced in a circular issued by the Assembly of Healthcare Professionals (AHCP), chaired by Ibrahim Balange.

The agreement requires the government to reopen negotiations on the workers' demands, including salary adjustments, allowances, and career progression. However, the specifics of the government's commitments and the timeline for implementing the proposed changes remain unclear. The workers had been protesting against salary disparities and welfare demands, with the issue dating back to 2024.

The government had previously offered 10 to 15 percent of the salary difference between state and federal health professionals, but the workers rejected these offers as inadequate. The AHCP has now directed its members to resume clinical and administrative duties in public health facilities. The union has commended Governor Radda for his role in resolving the dispute and thanked the workers for their cooperation during the industrial action.