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Seven-day warning strike: We’ll evoke “No Work, No Pay” policy, FG tells NARD

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.Urges striking doctors to call off action The Federal Government says it will evoke the “No Work, No Pay” policy on members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) for the number of days that they observed the nationwide industrial action. Mr Ado Bako, the Assistant Director,

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Resident doctors to commence 5-day warning strike on Wednesday

Ihesiulo Grace 16 May 2023 0

BY DOORSUUR IWAMBE The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), says it will commence a five-day warning strike on Wednesday. President of the association, Dr Innocent Orji, disclosed this on Monday while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the outcome of its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting. According to him, the warning […]

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NARD raises alarm over migration of doctors

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By Doosuur Iwambe The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has raised the alarm over the migration of doctors. NARD national president of NARD, Dr Emeka Orji, said on Sunday that about 4,000 of its members are planning to disengage their services in the country and migrate abroad for greener pastures. Dr Orji while expressing […]

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Welfare: NARD issues 2 weeks ultimatum over demands

Ihesiulo Grace 22 August 2022 0

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has served a two weeks ultimatum to the Federal and State Governments to press home members lingering demands. Dr Godiya Ishaya, the President of the association, issued the ultimatum during a news conference organised at the end of the Extraordinary National Executive Council (E-NEC) Meeting on Sunday in […]

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Strike: NARD faults Court ruling, goes on appeal

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2021 0

The leadership of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has faulted the ruling of the National Industrial Court (NIC) directing its members to return to work. The association also said it has instructed its lawyers to appeal the ruling and file an application for stay of execution. The Daily Times recalls that the National […]

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Resident Doctors Ordered To Suspend Nationwide Strike

Ihesiulo Grace 24 August 2021 0

The National Industrial Court (NIC) Abuja Division has ordered the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to call off its statewide strike, according to the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment. According to a statement from the ministry’s spokesperson, Charles Akpan, the ruling was issued on Monday afternoon by a court presided over by Justice […]

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NARD wrongly paid N308m as salaries for 4 months – Reps

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By Tom Okpe Chairman, House Committee on Health Care Services of the nation’s House of Representatives, Dr Tanko Sununu has disclosed that National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) were wrongly paid salaries amounting to N308 million in the past four months. Sununu revealed on Friday, while addressing journalists after the Committee held a closed door […]

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Resident doctors on nationwide strike, say pact with FG signed under duress

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Ukpono Ukpong and Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) yesterday carried out its threat to embark on a nationwide strike over the government’s failure to meet their demands including payment of salaries owed to all house officers. The strike action took place despite Federal Government’s effort to persuade the doctors to shelve

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NARD: Experts raise concerns over doctors’ indefinite strike

Ihesiulo Grace 7 September 2020 0

Experts have raised health concerns as the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) begins an indefinite strike today. The notice was at the weekend served on the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, and chief medical directors/medical directors of all federal and state tertiary health institutions. The Director-General of the Nigerian Institute for Medical

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COVID-19: NARD commends members, promises better welfare

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The National Association of Residents Doctors (NARD), south -west caucus, has commended its members and other health workers for their efforts at combating the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic. This is contained in communique jointly signed by its Leader, Dr. Sebastian Oiwoh and Deputy, Dr. Taofeek Sanni. The communique was made available to journalists on Tuesday

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NARD says Benue Teaching Hospital has sacked 30 doctors

Ihesiulo Grace 8 April 2020 0

.It’s a lie, says management The Benue state chapter of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has accused the management of the Benue state University Teaching Hospital of sacking over 30 members n the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The association in a statement said it have rescinded some letters and has also upheld others […]

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We can’t guarantee industrial harmony after June 2’ – Doctors

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Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) says it cannot guarantee industrial harmony after a scheduled meeting on June 2. Dr Goshawk Eze, the NARD Publicity and Social Secretary, Kaduna State branch, made this known at a news conference, on Thursday in Kaduna. “As the 21 days grace handed over to the Federal Government to resolve […]

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N18.4m debt: Lawyer drags resident doctors to court

Ihesiulo Grace 8 December 2017 0

Enugu state-based legal practitioner, Barr. Ikechukwu Maximus Ugwuoke,has dragged to court the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria(NARD) over failed agreement. The writ for summary judgment filed at the Enugu State High Court in Suit No. E/767/2017, borders on what Ugwuoke claimed was deliberate refusal, failure and neglect of the doctors to keep to […]