Lagos Health Workers Accuse Government of Forcing Purchase of N8,000 Handbooks
The Lagos State government and Health Service Commission are accused of compelling staff to purchase a “public safety rules” handbook at N4,500 at the state secretariat in Alausa, with another version sold at N3,500 at the Public Health Commission office. Sources report that refusal to buy the books could affect staff salaries and promotions. The policy has reportedly caused frustration among healthcare workers, leading some nurses to leave their jobs or seek opportunities abroad. Critics argue the practice is unfair and burdens staff financially. A similar issue had previously been reported with Nigerian police personnel being required to purchase a mandatory handbook for N2,000.
The Lagos State government and Health Service Commission are accused of compelling staff to purchase a “public safety rules” handbook at N4,500 at the state secretariat in Alausa, with another version sold at N3,500 at the Public Health Commission office. Sources report that refusal to buy the books could affect staff salaries and promotions. The policy has reportedly caused frustration among healthcare workers, leading some nurses to leave their jobs or seek opportunities abroad. Critics argue the practice is unfair and burdens staff financially. A similar issue had previously been reported with Nigerian police personnel being required to purchase a mandatory handbook for N2,000.
Lagos Health Workers Accuse Government of Forcing Purchase of N8,000 Handbooks
The Lagos State government and Health Service Commission are accused of compelling staff to purchase a “public safety rules” handbook at N4,500 at the state secretariat in Alausa, with another version sold at N3,500 at the Public Health Commission office. Sources report that refusal to buy the books could affect staff salaries and promotions. The policy has reportedly caused frustration among healthcare workers, leading some nurses to leave their jobs or seek opportunities abroad. Critics argue the practice is unfair and burdens staff financially. A similar issue had previously been reported with Nigerian police personnel being required to purchase a mandatory handbook for N2,000.
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