{
  "id": 12182672,
  "title": "JOHESU Seeks Makinde’s Intervention Over Non-compliance with Payment of Arrears by LAUTECH Management",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/johesu-seeks-makindes-intervention-over-non-compliance-with-payment",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-05T15:44:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/05/johesu-seeks-makindes-intervention-over-non-compliance-with-payment-of-arrears-by-lautech-management/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) of Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital (LAUTH) has appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde for intervention regarding the non-compliance of LAUTH management with directives on payment of several arrears owed to union members. In a joint statement, JOHESU outlined several outstanding issues that require urgent attention. They emphasized the need for the governor to step in to address unpaid arrears, deteriorating infrastructure, and the protection of workers' rights.\n\nJOHESU acknowledged Governor Makinde's commitment to workers' welfare through the approval and release of funds to address promotion arrears and minimum wage consequential adjustment arrears. However, they expressed deep concern over the reduced impact due to administrative oversights. The hospital management had provided only around 20% of the actual liability for promotion arrears from January 2018 to September 2024, and a fraction for minimum wage consequential adjustment arrears. Despite this, the outstanding balance amounted to nearly 80%.\n\nThe union requested the governor to settle the outstanding balance in a lump sum. They also requested a comprehensive account of funds received and outstanding balances over the past six years. Other demands include the payment of 50% of promotion arrears for October, November, and December 2024, 14 months' salary arrears for recalled staff, 26 months' salary arrears for reinstated staff, arrears for 2025 promotion, approval of an emergency fund for hospital renovation and medical equipment procurement.\n\nThe union warned that ongoing delays are negatively impacting staff morale, productivity, and the quality of healthcare services. They reminded Governor Makinde of international labor standards and Nigeria's Constitution, stressing the importance of protecting the right to lawful union activities. They urged the governor to ensure a safe environment for social dialogue and affirmed their commitment to saving lives and upholding their professional oath.",
  "summary": "Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) of the Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital (LAUTH), Ogbomoso, on Monday, called for the intervention of Governor Seyi Makinde over",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}