September 12, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), on Friday, commenced a five-day warning strike to push for better welfare and working conditions.
This came after the expiration of its fresh ultimatum to the Federal Government over unpaid allowances, salary arrears and unresolved welfare issues.
The association conveyed its decision in a message sent to members by the Secretary-General, Dr Oluwasola Odunbaku.
Titled: “Declaration of strike action”, the message reads: “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.”
The General Secretary of the Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration, Agbor Affiong, also confirmed the strike following the NARD E-NEC meeting on Thursday.
“Arising from the NARD E-NEC meeting held yesterday, which extended into the early hours of today, the NEC members unanimously resolved to embark on a five-day warning strike. The strike will commence at 8 am tomorrow and will end on Tuesday, September 16.
“All centres are hereby directed to duly inform their hospital managements and continue to press home our collective demands”, Affiong said.
Earlier on Tuesday, NARD President, Osundara Zenith, disclosed that members planned to shut down public hospitals nationwide over poor working conditions, shortage of power, downgrading of certificates, poor remuneration, and other grievances.
The strike comes even as the Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory is already observing a seven-day warning strike that began on Monday.
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