Labor unions at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) have declared an indefinite strike following an attack on the facility by suspected hoodlums.
According to reports, the hoodlums invaded the hospital on Monday and attacked some doctors, destroying facilities and stealing a corpse.
This incident has led to the paralysis of activities at the hospital and is causing major disruptions to healthcare services in the area. The labor unions have demanded increased security measures to ensure the safety of staff and patients at the hospital.
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital has directed its members to embark on an indefinite strike following the recent attack on the hospital by hoodlums.
In a letter to the hospital’s Chief Medical Director, the ARD president, Dr. Famous Adeyemi, explained that the strike was being called in response to the incident and would be in effect until the government implemented adequate security measures to protect the hospital and its staff.
The letter stressed the need for immediate action to be taken to ensure the safety of all those who work at and receive care from the hospital.
“The above-named association writes to notify you of the decision of the emergency congress held today to embark on an indefinite strike with immediate effect.
“This follows the actions of hoodlums who stormed the accident and emergency unit of the hospital in the early hours of today and assaulted some members of the association, destroyed several hospital properties and stole a corpse during the attack.
“This attack is happening at a time when our members are showing understanding with the state government on the non-implementation of our demands on improved welfare vis-a-vis being faced with work overload and exhaustion, which is as a result of poor remuneration, pay disparity, and the attending effect of local brain drain.
“We wish to use this opportunity to call on the management of the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) and the Executive Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, to apprehend the culprits and bring them to justice for their actions.
“We also implore the state government to, as a matter of urgency, attend to our pending demands, which border on improving the welfare of our members.
“We implore the management and the government to provide a lasting solution to these incessant assaults on our members and ensure safety when they are at their duty post.
“We call on the state assembly to enact a law to criminalise assault on health workers in Ekiti State. The strike will not be called off until our demands are met.”
Rolake Adewumi, a spokesperson for the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, has confirmed that four additional armed police officers have been assigned to the hospital in response to the recent incident.
The spokesperson also reported that the state’s police commissioner has launched a manhunt for the perpetrators and vowed to bring them to justice. Adewumi emphasized that the hospital is committed to ensuring the safety of its staff and patients, and is taking all necessary measures to prevent future incidents of this nature.
In response to the recent vandalism of the Accident and Emergency Complex and theft of a corpse, the management of Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado – Ekiti has expressed its concern and condemnation of the incident.
The Chief Medical Director, Professor Kayode Olabanji, stated that the hospital will not tolerate any acts of violence or destruction of property, and has taken measures to strengthen security in the affected area.
Armed police officers have been stationed at the facility to ensure the safety of staff and patients, and the hospital is working with local authorities to investigate the incident.
According to Professor Kayode Olabanji, the management of EKSUTH has taken additional measures to ensure the security of the hospital, including working with the Division Police Officer, Sesan Falade, to increase police patrols of the premises.
The management has also tasked the Chairman of the Road Transport Employer Association of Nigeria, Mr. Sunday Adeola, to identify and take responsibility for the actions of the perpetrator, who is allegedly a member of the association.
The management has also emphasized that a previous incident involving an individual at the Neo Natal ward is being prosecuted in court, and that the hospital will not tolerate further incidents or occurrence.
Professor Olabanji has urged staff members to remain calm and continue to focus on providing quality care to patients, stating that the management is taking all necessary steps to prevent future incidents.
He stressed that the hospital will not tolerate any harassment or interference with the staff’s ability to do their jobs. His remarks reflect the hospital’s commitment to ensuring a safe and supportive work environment for all staff members.
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