Resident doctors begin nationwide strike
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has begun a five-day warning strike to protest the Federal Government’s failure to address their long-standing welfare concerns, which commenced on Friday.
The association made this decision after its latest ultimatum to the government expired due to unresolved issues including unpaid allowances, salary arrears, and welfare concerns affecting its nationwide membership.
NARD stated that the government’s failure to meet critical demands, despite numerous appeals, made the industrial action unavoidable.
In a message titled: “Declaration of strike action” on Friday by NARD Secretary-General, Dr. Oluwasola Odunbaku, the association confirmed the commencement of the strike.
“Good morning, NEC Members, thank you all for your continued cooperation and understanding. As clearly stated in our earlier communique, the strike is scheduled to commence at 8:00 am today (Friday).
“All Centre leadership is expected to guide their members accordingly. Further updates will be communicated to NEC members in due course,” he said.
