Resident Doctors Give FG Two-Week to Implement Agreement

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the Federal Government two weeks to implement agreements relating to their welfare.

The ultimatum was issued by the Association following their National Executive Council meeting in Lafia, Nasarawa.

The doctors in a communique signed by NARD President, Dr Dare Ishaya that they would reconvene in two weeks to review the progress made so far in relation to their demands.

The doctors are requesting that the Federal Government expedite payment of the newly reviewed Medical Residency Training Fund so that its members can meet the advertised examination registration deadline.

The doctors asked for the immediate payment of skipping arrears to deserving members for 2014, 2015 and 2016 as well as the immediate payment of the consequential adjustment of the minimum wage to its members who have not benefitted.

They also demanded the immediate implementation and payment of the new Hazard Allowance and arrears as outlined in the National Salaries, Income and Wage Commission circular, and an immediate review of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS)

Adeniyi Bakare