Members of Civil Society Groups, striking doctors and pensioners under the umbrella of the civil society coalition for the emancipation of Osun state (CSCEOS) today marched through major streets of Osogbo, the Osun State capital to protest the continued shutdown of activities in the State Health Sector. The protesters began the walk from the popular Ojaoba through LAUTECH teaching hospital, station road, Orisumbare to the popular Olaiya junction.
They are demanding for the payment of full salaries for the striking doctors and their return to work in order save the health sector from total collapse. They are also demanding of Governor Rauf Aregbesola an openness in the management of Osun state resources.
The protest march comes on the heels of a recent declaration by the State Labour Union demanding payment of full salaries for
worker from grade level 8 and above who have been on half salaries.
