The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has reportedly suspended its ongoing five-day warning strike in order to grant the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) a two-week grace period to meet the demands of the association.
The Association disclosed it would reassemble on September 26 to decide on whether to resume its industrial strike action.
NARD President Dr. Tope Osundara said, “It is because we want the government, having negotiated with us, to give them ample time to perfect their plans in addressing all the other concerns.
“Our members felt that since we’ve also extended a friendly hand, we should extend a hand of goodwill, especially to the Nigerian populace, who are grappling with the harsh economic conditions together with the challenges they face.
“We just want to give a human face and also extend this olive branch to the government. And we do hope that within this period of two weeks, they will be able to attend to everything contained in our list of demands.”
The demands of the NARD include the immediate payment of the outstanding 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund; settlement of five months’ arrears from the 25–35 percent Consolidated Medical Salary Structure review; the 2024 accoutrement allowance arrears; prompt disbursement of specialist allowances; amongst other demands.
