The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has demanded the payment of its N25,000 quarterly accoutrement allowance for medical and dental doctors in hospitals, medical centres, and clinics in the federal public service.

NARD made this known in its communiqué issued on Sunday at the end of its 5-day January National Executive Council meeting and health summit in Abuja.

In July 2023, the federal government approved the payment of N25,000 in peculiar allowances for medical and dental doctors in hospitals, medical centres, and clinics in the federal public service.

The letter was signed by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the commission, Ekpo NTA.

However, a communiqué jointly signed by its president, Dr. Dele Abdullahi, and two other exco members noted that chief medical directors and medical directors of tertiary health institutions have yet to commence payment of the approved accoutrement allowance.

The NEC observed with dismay the non-compliance of the Federal Government and Ministry of Finance concerning the upward review of CONMESS and other allowances.

It said the NEC observed with dissatisfaction the prolonged non-payment of skipping arrears due to her members and the delayed payment of salary and promotion arrears of some of its members.