By Peter Dada
The management of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Akure, has appealed to the Ondo State council of the Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals to shelve its planned industrial action.
The union had earlier threatened to begin a strike on April 8, 2026, to press home its demands on the hospital management.
In a strike notice sent to the institution and signed by the union chairman, Elusoji Olumide, the union said the action had become necessary, alleging that the hospital’s Chief Medical Director had failed to resolve a trade dispute affecting the welfare, professional standing and working conditions of its members.
However, in a statement made available to our correspondent on Sunday, the Head of Public Relations of the hospital, Mr Tope Fayehun, described the allegations as unfounded, misleading and not reflective of the collaborative and transparent processes in place, which he said were acknowledged by other workers.
According to the statement, the hospital reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of all staff and urged the union to embrace dialogue to resolve the matter amicably.
“We remain fully committed to the welfare of our staff, the delivery of world-class healthcare, and elevating FUTA Teaching Hospital to the customary standards of leading teaching hospitals in Nigeria and beyond,” the statement read.
It added that the hospital operates strictly within the established frameworks and best practices applicable to all federal teaching hospitals across the country.
“Every action taken by the current management aligns with these standards, aimed at optimising service delivery for patients who travel from far and wide seeking quality care.
“We categorically deny all allegations levelled against the Chief Medical Director and management, including claims of arbitrary staff removals, forceful transfers, department scrapping, capricious demotions, inappropriate appointments, intimidation or oppression,” the statement added.
The management urged NUAHP executives and members to shelve the planned strike and engage constructively through existing dialogue channels.
“Your cooperation is and will continue to be vital to sustaining the current momentum of progress and the transition process while ensuring uninterrupted, compassionate care for our patients.
“The management of FUTA Teaching Hospital remains open to dialogue and amicable resolution and invites all stakeholders to witness our dedication firsthand,” the statement concluded.
