IBADAN — Clinical lecturers at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), under the aegis of the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), have issued a 21-day ultimatum to the university management over the non-implementation of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS).
In a strongly worded statement released to journalists on Tuesday in Ibadan, the association expressed deep frustration over what it described as prolonged silence and neglect from the university’s authorities regarding their salary entitlements.
The statement, jointly signed by MDCAN LAUTECH Chairman, Dr. Oluwatosin Ilori, and General Secretary, Dr. Abraham Akinbola, revealed that LAUTECH remains the only university in the South-West yet to implement the CONMESS for its clinical staff, despite numerous interventions and assurances.
“The inaction of the university management has left our members demoralised and deeply disappointed,” the statement read. “This is particularly disheartening given the personal commitment made by the Vice-Chancellor to resolve this matter, a promise which has not been fulfilled.”
MDCAN noted that the lecturers had earlier suspended a planned strike three months ago in good faith, following assurances from the university management. However, the group lamented that subsequent communications on the issue have been ignored, and no progress has been made.
“We have been patient for too long. This is a legitimate demand that has been honoured in other universities across the region. LAUTECH cannot continue to be an exception,” the group stated.
The association has now given the university a 21-day ultimatum, warning that failure to implement the CONMESS by the end of the month would leave them with no option but to embark on an indefinite industrial action.
MDCAN called on Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, and other key stakeholders to urgently intervene and ensure that the matter is resolved to avoid a disruption of medical education and services at the institution.
As at the time of filing this report, the LAUTECH management had yet to issue an official response to the ultimatum.