I can’t be held responsible for doctors strike -Minister

December 16, 2013 by Friday Olokor, Abuja


The Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, on Monday in Abuja stated that nobody should hold him responsible for the planned strike by doctors under the aegis of Nigerian Medical Association.

The NMA had directed its members nationwide to commence withdrawal of services in public hospitals follwing alleged breach of the agreement reached with the Federal Government especially on some health sector challenges, workplace conditions and the conditions of service of doctors.

The NMA had said Nigerians should hold the minister responsible for whatever happens during the strike.

But in an interview with journalists during the inauguration of the Boards of Management of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital, Bauchi; National Obstetric Fistula Centre, Abakaliki; and National Ear Care Centre, Kaduna, Chukwu said government was still discussing with the leadership of NMA over the strike.

He said, “Why would I be held responsible for the strike? Okay, I am now saying they should work so that nobody will say I asked them to go on strike. Actually, seriously speaking, there is no basis to hold me responsible. When I now imagine that each group feels I am not doing well for them.

” I know I am doing the right thing. It would have been absurd if only the non-doctors were accusing me; they would have said I am biased. If my colleagues are accusing me, this means I am for the truth. I don’t look at people’s face; what I want is in the interest of all Nigerians.”

“Of course, any of us can be a patient (at the hospitals when strike
commences). I am still pleading; we are still talking with them.”

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The problem is systemic and NMA is intelligently capitalizing on the prevailing political atmosphere in the country.
I foresee more industrial actions.

A good leader will fire this one immediately.

Not unexpected

They never accept responsibility for anything .

Nigerians, if Jonathan make you a promise, make sure he include a videoed sworn affidavit. This FG do not keep agreements.