The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors on Monday issued a 10-day ultimatum to the Federal Government and relevant agencies to meet its welfare demands, warning that its members would embark on a nationwide strike if nothing is done before the deadline.
The doctors, in a communiqué signed by NARD President, Dr. Tope Osundara; General Secretary, Dr. Oluwasola Odunbaku; and Publicity and Social Secretary, Dr. Omoha Amobi, said the decision followed the outcome of its Extraordinary National Executive Council meeting held virtually on Sunday.
NARD recalled that in July it had given a three-week ultimatum, but “in the interest of industrial harmony,” the NEC extended it by another three weeks to allow the National Officers’ Committee to engage with stakeholders.
It noted that despite the extension, the Federal Government failed to fulfil its promises.