Nigerian Government Urges NARD to Go Back To Work

The Nigerian minister of health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire has urged Resident Doctors to go back to work, especially at this critical time of pandemic.

The minister reiterated government’s commitment to protect the lives of its citizens and advised the National Association of Resident Doctors to shelve the strike in the interest of the citizens.

Dr. Osagie made the call while addressing journalists in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital on the issue of the industrial action by the National Association of Resident Doctors.

The Minister also said that going on strike was not the best thing to do because it can put the lives of many people at risk and the image of the profession.

He assured Resident Doctors that the government is on its side to help resolve all issues raised by them.

The minister said that engagement was ongoing to seek an amicable resolution of issues for a quick resolution of all problems.

“7 out of the 12 issues raised by NARD are for state government while 5 of the issues are for federal government which federal governments are on processes level, so I will like to advise NARD that if they have any issue with state, they should limit the solution to the issue with that state government” he said.

The minister urged all resident doctors to please go back to work so the effort of the government to protect the lives of citizens will not be wasted at this critical time.