Health workers in Imo State have threatened to embark on an indefinite strike over what they describe as the continued neglect of their welfare under the administration of Gov. Hope Uzodinma.
The threat was issued by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations, which said several rounds of negotiations with the state government had failed to yield any tangible results.
According to the unions, due process was followed before the latest move.
“The union, in line with established industrial relations procedures, issued a 21-day ultimatum on November 12, 2025, which expired on December 3, 2025, without any meaningful engagement from the government,” the statement said.
The health workers are demanding the restoration of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS), the payment of outstanding allowances, and improved working conditions, among other issues.
They further alleged discrepancies in the state’s payroll system.
“The salary structure reflected on the State Payroll portal is inconsistent with the approved CONHESS structure, resulting in stagnation and a reduction in earnings,” the union stated.
The workers said the situation had pushed them to the brink, adding that persistent hardship and what they described as official neglect had left them with little option but to consider industrial action as a last resort.
Among their key demands are the immediate restoration of CONHESS, the payment of specialist and hazard allowances, and the urgent resolution of outstanding welfare concerns affecting health workers across the state.
