Nigerian Doctors under the aegis of Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, have commenced a nationwide strike despite the Federal Government’s efforts to stop the action.
NARD, who disclosed the information in a message on its official Twitter handle, @nard_nigeria, on Thursday, stated that the action was not taken to hurt Nigerians but to challenge the Muhammadu Buhari-led government to leave up to its responsibility.
“Nigerians must understand that we love them and the strike is not intended to hurt them but to challenge the Nigerian government @MBuhari @Fmohnigeria @LabourMinNG whose responsibilities amongst others is to care for her citizens and labour force to do the needful." _@nard_nigeria tweeted
NARD, few days ago, warned it would embark on an indefinite strike beginning from April 1 if the Federal Government failed to meet its demands.
The doctors’ grievances include the non-payment of accumulated salaries of three to five months to some house officers and the non-recruitment of house officers.
The strike is happening at a time when President Muhammadu Buhari is in London for a medical check-up.
Reviewed by Okenwa Chinedu
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April 01, 2021
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