The federal government through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has set up a joint action committee and is currently investigating the matter of unpaid salaries at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital.
This was disclosed by a statement released by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
The health ministry said it is fully aware of the lingering crisis at the teaching hospital over the issue of unpaid staff salaries and has begun an investigation on the directive of the health minister, Muhammad Ali Pate.
According to the statement, the findings of the committee would be released to the public within the next 10 days with clear recommendations on how to effect a fair and equitable resolution to the problem.
The ministry expressed concern, particularly about the plight of individuals affected by the unfortunate situation and has urged for patience as it determines to unravel the issue and make sure that such a situation doesn’t reoccur elsewhere in the future.
