Health

OYSHIA Defends Deduction from Worker’s Salary

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By Bunmi Agboola

The Oyo State Health Insurance Agency, OYSHIA has defended the recently implemented seven point five percent deduction for civil servants, describing it as a decisive step toward guaranteeing quality and sustainable healthcare coverage for workers across the state.

The Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Health Insurance Agency, OYSHIA, Dr. Olusola Akande stated this while receiving  Executives of The Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria, RATTAWU, Oyo State council, who were on a courtesy visit led by the Oyo State union’s chairman, Mr Kehinde Olayade, at the state secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan 

Dr Akande explained that though the scheme was opposed by some civil servants, the adjustment according to him was necessary to ensure better health care and wider coverage of enrollees in all sector in the state.

He emphasized that the deduction was not designed to punish workers, but rather to protect them from “silent killer” diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, which continue to threaten the health and productivity of the workforce.

In his address, the chairman the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria, RATTAWU, Oyo, Mr Olayade appreciated OYSHIA for privatizing the healthcare of workers which he said aligned with the vision of the state governor,  Engineer Seyi Makinde 

However, the RATTAWU chairman appealed to the OYSHIA management to remain sensitive to the welfare and challenges of workers while implementing the new scheme, stressing that inclusiveness and fairness are essential for the policy to deliver maximum benefits to all civil servants in the state.

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Health

PASAN Workers Seek Relief on Health Insurance

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 By Mosope Kehinde 

The Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, PASAN, Oyo State Chapter, has called for a downward review of the recent adjustment in health insurance deductions by the Oyo State Health Insurance Agency, OYSHIA, appealing for a more worker-sensitive approach in the implementation of the scheme.

In a joint statement signed by its Chairman, Comrade ’Yemi Alade; Vice Chairman, Comrade Demola Emiola, and Secretary, Comrade Bisade Phillips, PASAN expressed concerns over the increase in deductions to 7.5% of workers’ basic salary, noting that the current economic climate has placed enormous strain on civil servants.

According to the union, the rising cost of living, coupled with inflation, high transportation fares, and soaring food prices, has significantly affected workers’ disposable income. 

Introducing an additional deduction, it noted, would further burden employees and potentially impact their welfare and productivity.

While expressing their position firmly, PASAN was quick to commend Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration for its consistent worker-friendly policies, especially the prompt payment of salaries and open-door engagement with labour unions. 

The Association praised the Governor’s commitment to staff welfare and urged his intervention in ensuring that health insurance remains accessible and affordable for all.

PASAN reaffirmed its readiness to continue engaging government agencies through peaceful and constructive dialogue, in the shared interest of Oyo state’s development and the wellbeing of its workforce.

Edited by Adetutu Adetule

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