Joint Health Sector Unions Suspends Nigeria Strike
Analysis based on 36 articles · First reported Feb 06, 2026 · Last updated Feb 07, 2026
The suspension of the Joint Health Sector Unions strike is expected to positively impact the healthcare sector in Nigeria, leading to the resumption of full services in public hospitals. This resolution also signals a reduction in political and economic uncertainty related to the healthcare workforce, potentially improving investor confidence in the sector.
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has suspended its 84-day nationwide strike following agreements reached with the Federal Government of Nigeria. The strike, which began on November 15, 2025, was initiated due to unresolved issues including salary adjustments, payment of outstanding allowances, and the review of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). Key resolutions include the commencement of Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations, immediate prioritization of outstanding CONHESS adjustment issues, and budgetary allocation for salary adjustment in the 2026 Appropriation Act. The Federal Government of Nigeria also agreed to withdraw the 'No Work, No Pay' directive and ensure the immediate payment of January 2026 salaries for all Joint Health Sector Unions members, with no victimization for participating in the strike. The Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria played a role by issuing a 14-day ultimatum, leading to the conciliation meeting convened by the Nigeria===Ministry of Labour and Employment (Nigeria). The union commended the intervention of the Nigeria===National Assembly (Nigeria) leadership and traditional rulers like the List of rulers of Ife. This suspension is expected to bring relief to millions of Nigerians affected by the disruption of public healthcare services.
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