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Lagos State Gov't Capitulates, Recalls Sacked Medical Doctors

The Lagos State Government on Thursday said it has recalled all the 788 doctors sacked earlier this month for allegedly participating on what it termed illegal strike action.

The Lagos State Government on Thursday said it has recalled all the 788 doctors sacked earlier this month for allegedly participating on what it termed illegal strike action.

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Lagos-based television, ChannelsTv reported that a spokesperson to the Lagos state governor, Hakeem Bello, released a statement claiming "the government’s decision to recall the sacked doctors  followed several pleas from the national and state leaders of the Action Congress Party (ACN), traditional leaders in the state and other concerned leaders in the country."

Several leaders of the striking doctors contacted by SaharaReporters said they are yet to receive official notice from the Lagos state government recalling the sacked doctors.
 

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