Resident doctors threaten nationwide strike over unpaid arrears, welfare concerns
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has threatened to embark on a nationwide indefinite strike from 10 August if the federal government fails to address outstanding salary arrears, welfare concerns and other longstanding issues affecting its members.
Unpaid arrears Among its demands, the association called for the immediate payment of outstanding arrears arising from the 25 and 35 per cent Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) review, 19 months of unpaid professional allowance arrears, as well as outstanding salary and promotion arrears owed to doctors in several federal health institutions.
While acknowledging the federal government’s recent disbursement of the residency training fund to eligible beneficiaries, NARD said many financial obligations to resident doctors remain unresolved.
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