The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) says it has suspended the planned Indefinite strike slated to commence this Monday January 12, 2025
The suspension, followed the last minute intervention of Vice-President , Kashim Shettima and firm commitments from critical stakeholders
Secretary-General of NARD, Shuaibu Ibrahim announced this in a statement on Sunday while giving update on the association's emergency national executive council (E-NEC) meeting earlier held on January 2.
It will be recalled that the national industrial court in Abuja on January 9,
granted an interim injunction restraining members of the association from embarking on any form of strike or industrial action on January 12
However, the association announcing the suspension in the statement, said that the decision on the suspension of the industrial action was reached during the national executive council (E-NEC) meeting held on Sunday, January 11.
The NARD’s secretary-general disclosed that during the meeting, the association reviewed the status of its demands and assessed progress made through engagements with relevant stakeholders.
“Status of our demands: The report of the earlier committee set up by the federal ministry of health and social welfare (FMoH&SW) has been implemented. Additionally, a new reconciliation committee comprising CCMDs, MoH&SW, and NARD has been established to ensure all our members remain in FTH Lokoja and also to broker lasting peace between ARD FTH Lokoja and MDCAN FTH Lokoja, fostering harmony among parties,” the statement reads.
“Verified lists have been forwarded to IPPIS. The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment (FMoLE) has written to the Federal Ministry of Finance (FMoF) and with attention to IPPIS. NARD will continue close follow-up to ensure prompt payment.
“Lists have been transmitted by the FMoH&SW to the FMoF and Budget Office. Importantly, the Honourable Minister of State for Finance has acknowledged it and NARD is now engaging to ensure a clear and expedited payment plan.
“The Director of Hospital Services (DHS) at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMoH & SW) is to communicate with the Chief Executives of hospitals regarding a clarification issued by the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF). This clarification is to emphasise that CONMESS 3 is the recognized entry-level.”
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