The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria MDCAN in South-West Zone, has declared indefinite withdrawal of services by clinical lecturers in the universities across the region over non-payment of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure.
MDCAN, in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, AbdulKareem Salawu and Secretary, Omotola Obajolowo, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, said the decision was reached following the expiration of 21 days ultimatum on the 2nd of this month.
It said the association agreed on the industrial action, having reviewed the expiration of an earlier ultimatum issued on the 13th of last month.
The association urged relevant authorities to urgently call on the Vice-Chancellors of these universities to address the issue to prevent a prolonged disruption in medical education and healthcare delivery.
It emphasised the need for fairness and equity in the remuneration of clinical lecturers nationwide.
Punch/ Naomi Akinkunle
