Resident doctors begin five-day warning strike
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has begun a five-day warning strike after the expiration of its fresh ultimatum to President Bola Tinubu’s administration over unpaid allowances and salary arrears.
The association announced the decision in a social media post on Friday titled ‘Declaration of strike action’ released by its secretary-general, Oluwasola Odunbaku.
“Good morning, NEC Members, thank you all for your continued cooperation and understanding. As clearly stated in our earlier communique, the strike is scheduled to commence at 8:00 am today (Friday),” Mr Odunbaku said. “All Centre leadership is expected to guide their members accordingly. Further updates will be communicated to NEC members in due course.”
According to the doctors, the decision to embark on industrial action came after a six-hour virtual “Extraordinary National Executive Council” meeting.
The doctors took the decision after the expiration of its 21-day ultimatum, issued in July and later extended by 10 days, which elapsed on September 10.
The doctors’ grievances stemmed from the non-disbursement of the 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund, payment of five months’ arrears from the revised Consolidated Medical Salary Structure, and outstanding specialist and hazard allowances.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
Senate passes three concurrence bills, advances FMC Argungu bill
The Senate unanimously approved the three bills for concurrence.
Economy
BOI commits €85 million facility to drive cocoa processing
The bank said it would prioritise lending to processors, cooperatives and micro, small, and medium enterprises that add value locally.
States
Police arrest suspected bandit in Kano
The police recovered items including two sets of suspected military uniform.
States
Two Nasarawa APC lawmakers defect to SDP over primary election outcome
The duo cited ill-treatment meted out to them during the just-concluded APC primaries in the state.
States
Gov. Eno restates commitment to Akwa Ibom corps members’ welfare
Mr Nafiu urged employers to provide corps members with quality mentorship and conducive workplaces that promote productivity and personal growth.
Anti-Corruption
Alleged Fake Agency: Police arrest PFIPC DG Adeyemi
It was learnt that Mr Adeyemi was arrested by the Intelligence Response Team from Abuja in Osun State.
