NARD gives FG 14-day ultimatum to address demands or face strike

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the Federal Government 14 days to address its welfare concerns and other outstanding demands or face a strike.

The ultimatum was issued after the association’s 46th Annual General Meeting held in Calabar, Cross River State.

NARD President, Dr Emmanuel Ogar, who read the resolutions of the meeting, said the government had been slow in implementing agreements previously reached with the association.

The doctors said several issues affecting their welfare and working conditions remained unresolved despite repeated meetings and assurances from the Federal Government.

NARD warned that failure to address the outstanding demands within the 14-day period could lead to industrial action.