By JOAN NWAGWU

The Federal Government has assured labour unions that it is working diligently to resolve all pending labour matters, urging them to have faith in its efforts.

Mr. Muhammad Dingyadi, Minister of Labour and Employment, gave the assurance when he received the leadership of Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), on a courtesy visit to his office on Wednesday in Abuja.

Dingyadi, specifically urged the JOHESU to be rest assured that their concerns were receiving adequate attention, as the government has initiated the necessary processes to resolve them.

“I want to appeal to the health workers to always tow the path of dialogue with the government on any nagging issue, as dialogue remained the right path to solutions.

“I want to assure you that the resolution of the issues are being addressed and will be concluded soon,’ he said.

The minister commended JOHESU’s crucial role in the health sector and also their commitment to the well-being of Nigerians.

Earlier, Mr. Kabiru Minjibir, National President of JOHESU, commended the minister’s exemplary contribution to conflict resolution and industrial harmony in the country.

He said one of the issues affecting the unions in the sector is the adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS).

Minjibir also identified the payment of seven months (June – December 2023) arrears of CONHESS Review, among others. (NAN)