Nigeria: Healthcare workers on strike in Oyo State through March 11

Healthcare workers affiliated with the Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP) are staging a strike across Oyo State until March 11 after the government failed to meet their demands for higher salaries and better working conditions. It is unclear how many employees are taking part in the work stoppage. NUAHP has threatened to launch an indefinite strike after March 11 if no acceptable agreement is reached with the government.

The action may cause disruptions to healthcare services, although emergency services are unlikely to be affected. Disruptions could persist following the conclusion of the strike as medical facilities deal with a backlog of patients. Related protests are possible near hospitals, medical facilities, and government buildings, particularly in Ibadan.