The Federal Government has pleaded with the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to suspend its ongoing warning strike.
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, made the appeal during a meeting with NARD leaders in Abuja, stating that the government was making efforts to address the association’s concerns.
The minister emphasized that the government is committed to the safety of its citizens and assured that efforts are underway to address the doctors’ grievances.
It should be recalled that the doctors declared a seven-day warning strike in protest against the abduction of one of their members, Dr. Popoola Ganiyat, who was abducted eight months ago.
The minister urged the doctors to consider their professional and humanitarian roles and the potential risks to patients’ lives due to the strike. She also stated that President Bola Tinubu has been engaging with security agencies to resolve the issue and has directed increased security measures around hospital facilities.
The minister assured NARD that the government is working to secure the release of their kidnapped colleague
Federal Government Urges NARD to Suspend Strike, Assures Action on Kidnapped Doctor’s Case
