Nigeria, Nov. 15 -- The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations (AHPA) have declared an indefinite nationwide strike, effective Saturday, 15 November 2025, citing the federal government's prolonged failure to implement the adjusted Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) and address other longstanding welfare concerns.

The announcement was made in a statement signed by Kabiru Minjibri, JOHESU national chairman, on Friday.

Earlier this month, JOHESU issued a 15-day ultimatum to the federal government, demanding the immediate implementation of the adjusted CONHESS and other unresolved welfare issues affecting health workers.

The union warned that failure to meet the demands with...