We Did Not Strike— National Association Of Resident Doctors

The National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria has denied speculations that the association had suspended the nationwide strike it planned to start on June 9.

This was contained in a statement signed by the National President of the association, Dr. Mohammad Askira, in Kano on Thursday.

According to the statement, the purported reports are not only untrue but unfounded.

The statement said: “The association wishes to deny some media reports saying that it has suspended the planned strike action in full.

“The association wishes to state that, only members whose salaries are paid in full (with100% skipping) are exempted from starting the strike on June 9, following the intervention of the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

“While those who are getting fractions or no salaries will continue the strike action as planned.”
According to NARD, another meeting to be chaired by the Speaker himself is scheduled for Tuesday next week with all the stakeholders.

“This is the true position of the meeting between the national president and other members of the leadership and the Speaker of the House of Representatives held on Wednesday, June 8,” the statement said.

It further urged all members of the association to disregard the rumour, adding: “All members should await and regard further communication only from the NARD leadership.”