Unrest Persists as OAUTHC Management and Unpaid Workers Clash Over Recruitment Saga
Abdulbasit Abdulkareem
The Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC) in Ile-Ife continues to be engulfed in turmoil as tensions escalate between the management and unpaid workers, amidst allegations of mismanagement and injustice surrounding the 2022 recruitment exercise.
In a bid to address the growing concerns and misconceptions, the OAUTHC management issued a public statement shedding light on the recruitment process. According to the statement, the recruitment exercise was conducted under the direct supervision and guidance of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMoH&SW), Abuja.
The Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC) in Ile-Ife continues to be engulfed in turmoil as tensions escalate between the management and unpaid workers, amidst allegations of mismanagement and injustice surrounding the 2022 recruitment exercise.
In a bid to address the growing concerns and misconceptions, the OAUTHC management issued a public statement shedding light on the recruitment process. According to the statement, the recruitment exercise was conducted under the direct supervision and guidance of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMoH&SW), Abuja.
However, the process was marred by disruptions caused by miscreants and armed protesters, who forcefully occupied hospital premises, obstructing the interview process and posing security threats.
The management said Despite efforts by local security personnel to restore order, the situation escalated, prompting the FMoH&SW to issue a directive suspending the recruitment exercise under the June 2022 waiver. As a result, applicants and interested parties are advised to await further instructions from the ministry.
In response to the management's statement, the Association of Unpaid OAUTHC Workers issued a press release vehemently condemning the actions of the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Prof. Okeniyi. The workers allege that the CMD ordered the use of excessive force by the Nigeria Police Force to disperse peaceful protesters demanding accountability. According to the workers, the police intervention resulted in injuries and arrests among their ranks.
Furthermore, the workers criticize the CMD for issuing contradictory statements and failing to engage in dialogue. They reiterate their demands for the payment of 14 months' salary arrears and enrollment into the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS). Despite facing provocations, the workers vow to continue their peaceful agitation until their demands are met.
Recall that OAU Kilonshele reported earlier on Tuesday that the unpaid staff continue their protests demanding settlement of 14-month overdue salaries, although they were later dispersed while protesting by gunshots from men of the Nigeria Police force. Tensions escalated as police resorted to unleashed tear gas and gunshots in the hospital premises to disperse the protesters.
The management said Despite efforts by local security personnel to restore order, the situation escalated, prompting the FMoH&SW to issue a directive suspending the recruitment exercise under the June 2022 waiver. As a result, applicants and interested parties are advised to await further instructions from the ministry.
In response to the management's statement, the Association of Unpaid OAUTHC Workers issued a press release vehemently condemning the actions of the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Prof. Okeniyi. The workers allege that the CMD ordered the use of excessive force by the Nigeria Police Force to disperse peaceful protesters demanding accountability. According to the workers, the police intervention resulted in injuries and arrests among their ranks.
Furthermore, the workers criticize the CMD for issuing contradictory statements and failing to engage in dialogue. They reiterate their demands for the payment of 14 months' salary arrears and enrollment into the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS). Despite facing provocations, the workers vow to continue their peaceful agitation until their demands are met.
Recall that OAU Kilonshele reported earlier on Tuesday that the unpaid staff continue their protests demanding settlement of 14-month overdue salaries, although they were later dispersed while protesting by gunshots from men of the Nigeria Police force. Tensions escalated as police resorted to unleashed tear gas and gunshots in the hospital premises to disperse the protesters.
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