The National Association of Resident Doctors has that it may call off the strike action on Saturday after meeting with federal government representatives in Abuja.
The lengthy meeting was held to address area of concerns which led to the strike embarked upon by the doctors on April 1, 2021.
NARD’s National President, Dr. Uyilawa Okhuaihesuyi, has said the association is satisfied with the outcome of the meeting.
Uyilawa however said that the strike cannot be called off until consultations have been made with its executive council.
He added that the strike, hopefully, will be called off on Saturday.
Meanwhile, according to the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, a five-person committee has been set up to look into some of the doctors’ demands.
The committee includes the NARD National President, Secretary-General of the Nigerian Medical Association, and one representative each from the Ministries of Labour and Health.
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The committee is expected to look at the non-payment of House Officers’ salaries within 72 hours and produce a valid list to the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS), through the Federal Ministry of Health.
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