NARD Suspend Nationwide Strike
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended their nationwide strike.
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended their nationwide strike.
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) began industrial action on the 1st of April after giving the government a two weeks ultimatum to meet its demand.
The President of NARD, Dr. Uyilawa Okhuaihesuyi, confirmed the suspension of the strike to Channels Television on Saturday in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
He explained that the leadership of the union took the decision to suspend the industrial action after a virtual meeting with members which lasted about 15 hours.
“We have suspended our strike after our meeting which ended about an hour ago,” said Dr Okhuaihesuyi.
Asked to clarify whether the strike was called off or suspended, he responded, “No, we have only suspended.”
He added that a communique to that effect was being put together and would be made available to the media before the end of Saturday.
