The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has decided to extend the Federal Government's deadline by two weeks.
The association said that it changed its mind to allow for Ministry of Health and Ministry of Labor and Employment intervention.
This was the conclusion reached during the lengthy Saturday night meeting of the National Executive Council, which was held at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital in Ilorin, Kwara State.
The resident doctors had, on July 30, 2022, issued a two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to implement all the agreements it had with the association or it would embark on an indefinite strike.
NARD’s demands include the payment of the newly-reviewed Medical Residency Training Fund; the immediate implementation and payment of the new hazard allowance and arrears among several others.
The President of NARD, DR. Dare Ishaya said NARD, had at the expiration of the ultimatum on August 14, shifted its decision till after its extraordinary NEC meeting.
