JUST IN: Resident doctors begin strike

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has embarked on a five-day warning strike starting today, in protest against what it described as the Federal Government’s failure to address long-standing welfare concerns.

According to the association, the decision follows the expiration of its latest ultimatum to the government over issues including unpaid allowances, salary arrears, and other unresolved welfare matters affecting its members nationwide.

NARD explained that the industrial action became inevitable after repeated appeals were met with what it termed “government inaction” on critical demands.

In a message titled: “Declaration of strike action” on Friday by NARD Secretary-General, Dr. Oluwasola Odunbaku, the association confirmed the commencement of the strike.

“Good morning, NEC Members, thank you all for your continued cooperation and understanding. As clearly stated in our earlier communique, the strike is scheduled to commence at 8:00 am today (Friday).

“All Centre leadership is expected to guide their members accordingly. Further updates will be communicated to NEC members in due course,” he said.

More details to follow…