National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, said it will review the issues surrounding the suspension of its proposed strike within two weeks.
President-elect of the association, Dr Emmanuel Idoko made the statement in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in Calabar, yesterday.
It would be recalled that NARD declared an indefinite nationwide strike that began on November 1, 2025, following the federal government’s alleged failure to implement a 19-point pact with the association.
The association, however, suspended the strike after 29 days, following negotiations with government and an agreement that addressed some of the demands.
It would be recalled that NARD announced new plans to resume another strike effective January 12 over alleged non-fulfilment of agreement by the federal government.
Idoko, a former Cross River State Chairman of NARD, told NAN that the decision to suspend the strike followed a meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima.
He said Shettima appealed to the association to suspend further strike and engage the federal government in discussions.
“The strike is not called off yet, it was merely kept in abeyance. We shall reassess developments at our next meeting and decide on the next steps.
“Doctors do not embark on strike for pleasure, we do so in reaction to poor working conditions, inadequate facilities and unfavourable policies that affect healthcare delivery,” he said.
The NARD official added that poor remuneration and weak health policies had led to the relocation of many medical doctors from the country. (NAN)
