Wike approves requests of striking FCT resident doctors
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the demands of resident doctors who have been on strike since September 15 over unpaid arrears.
Mr Wike made this known on Friday while inaugurating the construction of the Northern Parkway from Ring Road II to Ring III on Shehu Yar’Adua Way in Abuja.
He also commended the doctors for calling off the strike in the interest of patients and the territory.
“All the files containing the requests on my table have been duly signed,” said the minister. “I must commend the resident doctors for calling off the strike; the administration is happy with their understanding.”
Mr Wike also directed the FCT’s acting head of service, with the Senior Special Adviser on Administration, Samuel Atang, to act accordingly.
Speaking about the road project, he said it would create more employment, ease traffic in the city, and improve economic activities.
The doctors had embarked on a strike to press home their demands after months of unresolved negotiations with the FCTA.
The doctors are demanding the payment of salary arrears ranging from one to six months, owed to members employed since 2023.
They also want the immediate recruitment of new staff, settlement of the 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund, and payment of arrears arising from the 25/35 per cent upward review of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure.
In addition, they are requesting clear timelines for completing the skipping and conversion processes for all members, among other things.
(NAN)
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