Clinical lecturers at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, on Wednesday, commenced an indefinite strike over the non-payment of their salaries under the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure.
In a statement signed by the Chairman of the LAUTECH Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria, Ruth Ilori, and the Secretary, Abraham Akinbola, the lecturers stated that the decision followed the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum issued to the authorities, demanding full implementation of the salary structure.
“The action became necessary following the failure of the authorities to meet our demands after the ultimatum. Only universities in the South-West have failed to comply with the payment structure, leading to brain drain and setbacks in medical education,” the statement read.
The lecturers called on relevant stakeholders to intervene urgently, warning that continued neglect of their demands could further destabilise medical education in the country.
