FG Enforces ‘No Work, No Pay’ Rule for Striking JOHESU Member

FG Enforces ‘No Work, No Pay’ Rule for Striking JOHESU Members

The federal government has directed the implementation of a “no work, no pay” policy against members of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) currently on strike across federal hospitals.

In a circular dated January 8, 2026, the Federal Ministry of Health instructed all chief medical directors (CMDs) and medical directors (MDs) to enforce the directive with immediate effect, stating that the policy will apply from January 2026.

The circular, signed by Abisola Adegoke, director of hospital services, on behalf of Ali Pate, coordinating minister of health, emphasised the need to sustain essential medical services during the industrial action.