The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its plan to commence strike on January 12.
The suspension was announced in a statement issued on Sunday
by Shuaibu Ibrahim, secretary-general of NARD.
The association had earlier announced the strike in an
update issued after its emergency national executive council (E-NEC) meeting
held on January 2.
On January 9, the national industrial court in Abuja granted
an interim injunction restraining members of the association from embarking on
any form of strike or industrial action.
However, in the statement announcing the suspension, Ibrahim
said the decision 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.
He said after firm commitments from critical stakeholders
based on the intervention of Vice-President Kashim Shettima, the planned strike
was suspended.
“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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