The Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA), LAUTECH chapter, has begun an indefinite strike over the non-implementation of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS).
In a letter dated July 31 and signed by Acting Chairman Prof Michael Olamoyegun and Acting Secretary Dr Abraham Alabi, the union accused the university management of failing to address its demands despite repeated appeals and a 14-day ultimatum. NAMDA said arrears dating back to January 2025 remain unpaid, while CONMESS was excluded from July salaries. It described the situation as evidence of management’s unwillingness to resolve the dispute.
From August 1, members withdrew all services, including lectures, ward rounds, examinations, supervision and committee work across the Basic Medical, Basic Clinical and Clinical Sciences faculties. The union said it had shown restraint for more than a year but alleged neglect by management had left it with no alternative. It called on the university to act urgently to resolve the salary and welfare issues, warning that continued inaction would further disrupt academic and clinical activities.
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