Nigeria’s National Association of Resident Doctors says it may call off its strike on Saturday after meeting with federal government representatives in Abuja.
The meeting, which lasted for over six hours, sought to address area of concerns which led to the strike which doctors embarked upon on April 1.
Expressing satisfaction with the outcome of the meeting, NARD’s National President, Dr. Uyilawa Okhuaihesuyi however said the association cannot call off the strike until after consultations with its executive council.
He however stated that the strike, would hopefully be called off by Saturday.
After the meeting, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, said a five-person committee has been set up to look into some of the doctors’ demands.
The committee is expected to look at the non-payment of House Officers’ salaries within 72 hours and produce a valid list to the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System, through the Federal Ministry of Health.
The committee includes NARD’s National President, Secretary-General of the Nigerian Medical Association, and one representative each from the Ministries of Labour and Health.
Other issues the meeting considered are abolishment of the bench fees, residency training allowance, group life insurance payment and payment of residents on GIFMIS platform.
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