Osun Resident Doctors Join Nationwide Indefinite Strike

Resident doctors in Osun State have joined the nationwide indefinite strike declared by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), halting medical services at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH), Osogbo.

Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday, the President of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), UTH Osogbo, Dr. Phillip Ajibade, confirmed that the action was in full compliance with the directive from NARD’s national leadership.

“The national president of NARD gave a clear directive for all resident doctors across the country to embark on a total, comprehensive, and indefinite strike,” Ajibade said. “As an affiliate body, ARD UTH Osogbo has complied, as the issues being addressed by NARD affect us as well.”

Earlier, NARD National President, Dr. Mohammad Suleiman, announced the commencement of the industrial action following the expiration of a 30-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government.

According to Suleiman, the decision was taken after several failed negotiations and unmet government promises to improve the welfare and working conditions of resident doctors nationwide.

He added that the strike would continue until the Federal Government meets the association’s key demands, which include better conditions of service and fulfillment of earlier agreements reached with the union.

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