Just in: ASCSN rejects hike in Oyo health insurance scheme deduction
Just in: ASCSN rejects hike in Oyo health insurance scheme deduction by Olawale Ogunbusola The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), Oyo State Branch, has expressed strong opposition to the recent increase in health insurance deductions of 7.5% from the basic salaries of Oyo State workers. The union characterizes this development as unreasonable and detrimental to its members in the state. In response to the announcement made by the leadership of the Oyo State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA) regarding the hike in health insurance deductions for civil and public servants in the state, the ASCSN State Secretary Comrade Mustapha Babatunde, condemned the decision. The union emphasizes its commitment to health insurance as a means of protecting its members, arguing that such initiatives should not result in financial hardship but should remain affordable for all employees. During his remarks on behalf of the union members, the State Secretary...