The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has declared an industrial dispute with the Federal Government and granted a fresh four-week window for the resolution of its long-standing demands, warning of potential nationwide industrial action if the issues remain unaddressed.
The resolution was reached at the association’s Extraordinary National Executive Council meeting held virtually on Saturday, following the expiration of an earlier 21-day ultimatum issued to the government.
In a communiqué issued on Sunday and signed by NARD President Dr. Mohammad Usman Suleiman, Secretary-General Dr. Shuaibu Ibrahim, and Publicity and Social Secretary Dr. Abdulmajid Yahya Ibrahim, the association stated it could no longer guarantee industrial harmony beyond the new deadline.
“The association cannot guarantee industrial harmony beyond the four-week window if all its demands are not fully addressed,” the communiqué stated.
NARD also directed its National Officers’ Committee to begin preparations for industrial action should the Federal Government fail to meet
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