Doctors insist on strike, rejects N25,000 peculiar allowance
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has rejected the N25, 000 accoutrement allowance per quarter from the Federal Government. In a communique on Sunday,...
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Reps to meet striking doctors on Thursday
The Deputy Speaker Mr Benjamin Kalu presiding over the session. Photo: Archived/Radio Nigeria The Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Prof Julius Ihonvbere, says...
Resident doctors give two-week ultimatum
The National Association of Resident Doctor (NARD) has given the Federal Government two weeks to implement agreements relating to their welfare. The ultimatum was issued by the Association following their National Executive Council meeting in Lafia, Nasarawa. The doctors says in a communique signed by NARD President, Dr Dare Ishaya that they would reconvene in two weeks to review the progress made so far in relation to their demands. The doctors are requesting that the Federal Government expedite payment of the newly reviewed Medical Residency Training Fund so that its members can meet the advertised examination registration deadline. The doctors asked for the immediate payment of skipping arrears to deserving members for 2014, 2015, and 2016, as well as the immediate payment of the consequential adjustment of minimum wage to its members who have not benefited. They also demanded the immediate implementation and payment of the new Hazard Allowance and arrears as outlined in the National Salaries, Income, and Wage Commission circular and immediate review of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS). Writing by...