The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has suspended its two-month old strike following the recommendations of the emergency delegates’ meeting of the Nigerian Medical Association in Abuja.
The past president of NARD, Uyilawa Okhuaihesuyyi confirmed to Inspiration FM that the doctors are to resume work tomorrow. after 63 days of strike.
The strike suspension came after a communiqué signed by NMA Secretary General, Dr. Ekpe Philips Uche, which advised NARD to stop industrial action based on the ongoing intervention by the association. The NMA also mandated the National Officers Committee to ensure speedy implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding, signed with the Federal Government in August.
The National Officers have also been asked to report back to the National Executive Council of NMA periodically on the progress being made on the implementation of the MoU.
