Africa Press-Nigeria:
The Federal government has threatened to take action against any resident doctor on its payroll who fails to resume work today, June 17.
Recall that NARD had embarked on a nationwide strike on Monday due to the Federal Government’s failure to meet demands made by the association.
A negotiation meeting convened by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige with the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, and the leadership of the Resident doctors, ended in a deadlock on Tuesday after many hours of deliberation.
Ngige, during the meeting, stated that health workers are the essential frontline officers during the coronavirus pandemic and have suffered great mishaps across the country.
According to him, the major issues have been taken care of, while other minor issues will also be taken care of.
He said “We have paid those allowances since last night and it was directly paid into the account of recipients.
“We are also hopeful that between the IPPIS office and the Central Bank, that before 24 hours they would all be credited for April and May.
