Residents Doctors End Warning Strike, Resume Today
The Nigerian Association Of Resident Doctors Has Directed Its Members To Resume Work Today Following a Five-Day Nationwide Warning Strike Embarked Upon By Its Members. Nard, After Its Three-Hour Extraordinary National Executive Council Meeting, However, Said It Would Review Federal Government’s Commitment To Resolving The Issues In The Next Two Weeks.
The Association On Friday Signed a Memorandum Of Understanding With The Federal Government To Address The Issues Raised By The Resident Doctors. Nard, However, Said It Would Be Reviewing The Strike In Two Weeks.
Recall That The Nard On May 17 Embarked On a Nationwide Strike To Press Home Its Demands From The Federal Government. The Doctors Are Demanding Immediate Massive Recruitment Of Clinical Staff In The Hospitals; Immediate Withdrawal Of The Bill Seeking To Compel Medical And Dental Graduates To Render Five-Year Compulsory Services In Nigeria Before Being Granted Full Licences To Practise, Among Other Issues.
The President Of The Association, Dr Emeka Orji, In An Interview With Newsmen, Said The Strike Had Been Suspended With Effect From 8am On Monday.
