News

Breaking: Resident Doctors Suspend Nationwide Strike

Breaking: Resident Doctors Suspend Nationwide Strike

 

 

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its nationwide strike with immediate effect from tomorrow,  Monday, June 22.

In a communique issued on Sunday, the association said the decision to suspend the industrial action followed a virtual meeting of over 300 of its members.

NARD President, Aliyu Sokomba said the National Executive Council decided to suspend the strike

in order to give the federal and state governments time to fulfill the outstanding demands of the association.

According to him, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha and the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum, Kayode Fayemi have begged them to call off the strike.

 

Angela Davies

Recent Posts

Gas Explosion: Lagos Lawmakers Demand Better Enforcement Of Safety Law

Lagos Lawmakers have demanded a better enforcement of safety law due to a recent gas…

7 hours ago

Google And African Union Partner To Launch #DiscoverMyAfrica

Google and African Union have partnered to launch #DiscoverMyAfrica, a month-long celebration of African creativity…

1 day ago

FG Not Considering Any Foreign Military Base – Minister

FG is not considering any foreign military base, says Information Minister.   Glamtush reports that…

1 day ago

Primate Ayodele Becomes Most-Sought After Prophet In Togo

The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Pastor Elijah Ayodele has touched several nations with…

1 day ago

FX Crisis: FG To Delist Naira From Peer-To-Peer Platforms

FG has disclosed plans to delist the naira from peer-to-peer platforms over FX crisis.  …

1 day ago

State Police: Your Position Unacceptable, Lagos Assembly Tells IGP Egbetokun

The Lagos State House of Assembly has kicked against the position of the Inspector-General of…

1 day ago