The Nigerian Government has begun discussions with the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, over the demands of the doctors.
The Publicity Secretary of NARD, Dr Yusuf Alfa, disclosed while providing updates on the development.
The doctors are asking the Federal Government to expedite action on the payment of the newly reviewed Medical Residency Training Fund to enable its members to meet up with the closing date of examination registration as advertised by the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria.
They are also demanding the immediate implementation and payment of the new hazard allowance and arrears as contained in the circular from the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission and the payment of the skipping arrears for 2014, 2015, and 2016 to deserving members among others.
The resident doctors had on July 30, 2022, issued a two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to implement all the agreements it had with the association or it will embark on an indefinite strike.
(DAILY POST)
