The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has extended by 24 hours the nationwide strike scheduled to begin today, following the expiration of its 10-day ultimatum for the Federal Government to meet its welfare demands.
The association warned that a full-scale strike would commence if the demands were not met within the extension window.
NARD President, Dr. Tope Osundara, announced the decision in a text message on Thursday morning, explaining that it followed a six-hour meeting of the association’s National Executive Council (NEC).
He confirmed that the extension was prompted by an engagement with the Federal Government.
The text reads: “The Federal Government called us yesterday and promised to address our concerns.
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“We had our meeting and after a 6-hour deliberation decided to give the government the next 24 hours to ensure disbursement of the 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF) to beneficiaries, for MDCN to upgrade our membership certificates and attend to our other demands.
“If there is no payment by today (Thursday), then tomorrow (Friday), we will start the strike immediately.”
The Nation
