Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors Declares Industrial Dispute, Issues Ultimatum to Federal Government
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared an industrial dispute with the federal government and issued an ultimatum over unresolved welfare, remuneration, and training-related issues. Accounts differ on the duration of the ultimatum, with one source citing a four-week extension and others not specifying a timeframe. NARD warned that non-compliance could lead to disruption of
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared an industrial dispute with the federal government of Nigeria and issued an ultimatum over unresolved welfare, remuneration, and training-related issues. According to thehranchor.ng, NARD announced its decision at the end of its May Ordinary General Meeting and Scientific Conference held in Kano between May 31 and June 5. Thehranchor.ng also reported that NARD cited unpaid allowances, salary arrears, delayed training funds, staffing shortages, and deteriorating working conditions as specific concerns. Accounts differ on the duration of the ultimatum: one source states NARD extended its ultimatum by another four weeks, while other corroborated reports do not specify a timeframe. NARD warned that non-compliance could lead to disruption of healthcare services and stated it cannot guarantee continued industrial harmony.
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