The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has reiterated its pledge to persist with its ongoing industrial action despite the no-work-no-pay directive issued by the Federal Government.

This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, by the NARD President, Dr UYILAWA OKHUAIHESUYI, in Abuja.

OKHUAIHESUYI urged the federal government to hold relevant agencies responsible for addressing the issues previously raised by the association during its earlier strike in April for dereliction of duty.

Some of the doctors say the strike was necessary to ensure they were no longer denied their dues to enable them to function optimally.