In 2023, the Federal Government approved the payment of N25,000 of peculiar allowance for medical and dental doctors in hospitals, medical centres, and clinics in the federal public service.
The organization stresses the need for accurate allowance implementation, impact consideration, and harmonious healthcare delivery.
Originally, NARD had intended to initiate a daily peaceful protest starting Wednesday, citing the government’s failure to address their demands.
The association’s concerns highlight the prolonged duration of the strike.
Doctors under the aegis of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Wednesday gave the Federal Government a two-week ultimatum to meet its demands after seven weeks of non-implementation.
Doctors call for a state of emergency in the health sector to address brain drain. Urged the Federal Government to speedily implement at least a 200 per cent salary increase for its members. Urged states to pay salary arrears of members.
Nigerian doctors seek resolution as National Assembly calls for meeting, looming indefinite strike remains a possibility