[ENOUGH IS ENOUGH] Nigeria needs revolution – Health minister

The Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, on Monday, in Abuja expressed concern on the nation’s state of affairs, saying only revolution would address the imbalances in the system.

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Chukwu, who made the suggestion during the inauguration of councils and boards of health professionals regulatory bodies, was reacting to fresh threats by some unions in the health sector to go on another strike.

He noted that the sector was losing its respect due to incessant industrial unrests.

He said, “If you see the kind of letters I receive from people who should be respected health professionals, you will weep for this country. The health sector is losing its respect. I repeat, the health sector has lost its respect; it is not only losing.

“Right now, I have on my table three threats (among groups in the health sector) to proceed on strike. One threat is to proceed on November 28. Another one is to start on December 13. For me, they can go ahead. If you are talking, people should stop sending these threats to me for goodness sake.

“Look at ASUU; we’ve not had any school; for how many months? Four months! If that is what Nigeria needs, revolution, for me, I like it. Let’s close everything; let’s close everything. Maybe, that is what Nigeria needs; we need a revolution. For me, I like it. Let’s close everything; let’s start afresh. It may be better for this country.
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