Anambra medical doctors suspend strike, urge Soludo to declare emergency on security
The Anambra branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called off the indefinite strike it embarked upon to protest the kidnapping of Stephen Ezeh, an Ihiala-based private practitioner.
The NMA announced their return to duty posts in a statement on Sunday, saying the decision followed the release of Mr Ezeh from captivity by kidnappers on Saturday.
The statement was signed by Princeton Okam and Ifeanyi Obiaeli, its chairman and secretary, respectively.
The association appealed to Governor Chukwuma Soludo to declare a state of emergency on security in Anambra because the growing insecurity and kidnapping was crippling the economy and healthcare delivery in the State.
The NMA directed its members to resume clinical services to the public at their various establishments while appreciating everyone who contributed in whatever way towards securing the release of Mr Ezeh.
“The total and indefinite strike called by the NMA Anambra branch to protest the kidnap of our member, Dr Stephen Ezeh, is hereby called off following his release. Clinical services resume at 08:00 hours Sunday, August 25.
“We appreciate the good people of Anambra for bearing with us through these trying times while we earnestly pray that this tribulation will not arise again.
“We appreciate our colleagues for their solidarity and doggedness in the face of the challenges facing the sector, especially in security and urge them to remain resolute and committed to delivering healthcare to Anambra people,” it said.
The doctors called on the general public, security agencies, professional bodies and corporate bodies to join hands with the governor towards achieving a peaceful, secure and healthy Anambra.
Mr Ezeh was kidnapped in Ihiala on August 15, and the NMA directed members to down tools on August 22 after issuing a prior notice of 48 hour ultimatum.
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