The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors reiterated its resolve on Wednesday to embark on a nationwide strike on September 10 if the Federal Government and its relevant agencies fail to meet its demands. The President of NARD, Dr. Tope Osundara, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with our correspondent.
He said the association met with the Federal Government on Monday, but the discussions yielded no positive outcome. Earlier this week, NARD issued a 10-day ultimatum to the relevant government agencies, warning that its members would commence strike action if their demands were not addressed.
Osundara, however, noted that despite the committee’s inauguration, there had been no meaningful response to the doctors’ demands. He further explained that over 2,000 doctors are yet to receive the Medical Residency Training Fund, with the registration window set to close on Friday, September 5.
Over 2,000 doctors across every region are yet to receive the MRFT. The government paid some people, and didn’t pay others. Those people who were not paid are really agitated, and the deadline is this Friday.
