• About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
No Result
View All Result
NewsNet Nigeria
  • Home
  • News
    • Local News
    • National
  • Politics
  • Economy
    • Oil and Gas
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • MORE
    • Interview
    • Editorial
    • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Science & Tech
    • Videos
NewsNet Nigeria
No Result
View All Result
Home Health

Resident doctors extend strike ultimatum by two weeks

by NewsNet Nigeria
4 years ago
in Health
Resident doctors extend strike ultimatum by two weeks
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Whatsapp

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has extended its strike ultimatum by two weeks to let the Federal and State governments address the issues of welfare of their members across the country.

The extension is contained in a communiqué at the end of the association’s 41st Ordinary General Meeting (OGM) which held in Nnewi/Awka, Anambra, between May 25 and May 29.

The communiqué was released by Dr Uyilawa Okhuaihesuyi, National President of NARD, in the company of other members of the executive.

It said that the association would resume a total strike action if its demands remained unattended at the end of the period.

It said that the strike was suspended following the government’s promises as entailed in the Memorandum of Actions, signed at the instance of Minister of Labour, Dr Chris Ngige, on April 9.

It said that the delays in payment of members on the GIFMIS platform for over four months had caused hardships for NARD members and urged the Federal Government to expedite action toward migrating members to IPPIS.

NARD also expressed concerns about the conditions of their members in Abia and Imo who are currently owed salary arrears of 21 and seven months, respectively.

“While the OGM notes the willingness of government to migrate members from the GIFMIS to the IPPIS platform, we decry the lacklustre behaviour exhibited by heads of government parastatal, agencies to achieve this.

“Our members are still in agony because of these delays and some House Officers are still being owed up to two months salaries.

“The OGM notes with dismay, the stale attitude of the Governors of Abia and Imo states and their appointees toward addressing the issues of payment of salaries for 21 months and seven months respectively.”

NARD said that the national minimum wage consequential adjustment and salary shortfalls had not been paid and directed Chief Medical Directors to submit lists of affected institutions and personnel strength.

The OGM frowned at the delay by Federal Government in sorting out the irregularities, following the payment of the Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF) 2020.

“We note that teaching hospitals are grossly understaffed, and this is necessitated by the ongoing deadly brain drain killing the nation’s health care system.

“After extensive deliberations on all the issues affecting the welfare of our members and insincerity of government in fulfilling their promises, the OGM unanimously resolved that our ultimatum be extended by two weeks.

“This will further give the Federal Government more time to resolve all issues, failure of which the association shall resume the suspended total and indefinite strike action, after critical appraisal in an emergency meeting.

“We are unequivocal in assuring members of the public that the NARD is committed to the smooth running of the health sector.

“However, we can only do so when our welfare is given the desired attention,” it added.

(NAN)

Previous Post

Police prohibit hoisting, carrying of Biafra flag in Delta

Next Post

Read full statement of Tompolo’s 7 days ultimatum to FG to inaugurate NDDC Board

MORE NEWS

Senator Nwoko lends strong support to bill for establishment of National Institute on Drug Awareness and Rehabilitation
Health

Senator Nwoko lends strong support to bill for establishment of National Institute on Drug Awareness and Rehabilitation

June 25, 2025
Oborevwori’s wife debunks viral video on Ugbori quintuplets, highlights support
Health

Oborevwori’s wife debunks viral video on Ugbori quintuplets, highlights support

June 17, 2025
Over 40 U.S. medical experts begin free outreach in Delta communities
Health

Over 40 U.S. medical experts begin free outreach in Delta communities

June 11, 2025
Ruby Awareness Initiative Foundation provides hygienic kits to 300 students in Delta State to mark 2025 International Boys Day and Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Day
Health

Ruby Awareness Initiative Foundation provides hygienic kits to 300 students in Delta State to mark 2025 International Boys Day and Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Day

June 8, 2025
Next Post
Read full statement of Tompolo’s 7 days ultimatum to FG to inaugurate NDDC Board

Read full statement of Tompolo's 7 days ultimatum to FG to inaugurate NDDC Board

Leave Comment

RECENT STORIES

Unenurhie people in Ughelli North reject conduct of election, say process violates community constitution

Ughelli North Council Chairman Suspends Uwheru PG Over Heightened Security Tensions

July 2, 2025
ANTI-OPEN GRAZING LAW: Delta Activist Mulade Laments Non-Implementation, Accuses Government of Lacking Political Will

ANTI-OPEN GRAZING LAW: Delta Activist Mulade Laments Non-Implementation, Accuses Government of Lacking Political Will

July 1, 2025
Public hearing on Senator Nwoko’s sponsored Bill to upgrade Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba to Federal University of Technology holds May 28

85 senators endorse creation of Anioma State ahead zonal public hearings

July 1, 2025
Senator Nwoko, his wife, Regina Daniels get accolades from stakeholders for commitment to development of Nigeria’s film industry

Senator Nwoko, his wife, Regina Daniels get accolades from stakeholders for commitment to development of Nigeria’s film industry

June 30, 2025
Auto Draft

Waive pays homage to Udu monarch, pledges total allegiance

June 30, 2025

TRENDING STORIES

  • Abel Ideh: Don’t Meddle In Our Internal Affairs, DELSU-ASUU Warns DTHA

    Abel Ideh: Don’t Meddle In Our Internal Affairs, DELSU-ASUU Warns DTHA

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Tinubu, Jonathan, Akpabio, Others Set for Chief Wellington Okirika Biography Launch on June 26

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Deaconess Oborevwori distributes another round of food items under RHI to 400 households in Delta

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Delta Speaker calls for stakeholders’ commitment to advancing Nigeria as 10th Benue Assembly holds 2nd Anniversary Thanksgiving Service

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Waive pays homage to Udu monarch, pledges total allegiance

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy

NEWSNET NIGERIA Published By: Morex Consult Limited - Since 2020.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Local News
    • National
  • Politics
  • Economy
    • Oil and Gas
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • MORE
    • Interview
    • Editorial
    • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Science & Tech
    • Videos

NEWSNET NIGERIA Published By: Morex Consult Limited - Since 2020.