Fashola
In Lagos, Governor Babatunde Fashola disclosed during the May Day rally, which was held at the Onikan Stadium, that the doctors’ strike, which lasted for more than three months last year, claimed no fewer than 16 lives.
In his address to workers, the governor also disclosed that more than 6,000 medical appointments, which could have saved lives, were arbitrarily cancelled, thereby leading to the loss of 16 lives that could have been saved.
He urged the labour unions to de-emphasise the use of industrial action in order to ensure industrial peace, and appealed to them to teem up with governments at all levels in order to confront and solve socio-economic issues that pose grave challenges to the country.
He lamented the consequence of industrial action on the national development, citing the 2012 doctors’ strike in the state, which claimed 16 lives and over 6,000 appointments cancelled.
“During the last doctors’ strike in Lagos, over 6,000 appointments were cancelled and 16 lives were lost. After the strike, we paid arrears, but those who died cannot be revived.
“Since the last strike embarked upon by teachers, the percentage of students who passed SSCE in the state has increased drastically,” he said.
The governor cautioned against the use of industrial action as a means of resolving industrial disputes, noting that strike “should be the last resort when all efforts have failed to yield the required answer. A strike should not be called because the management committee of the union is angry with the employers.”
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