The Nigerian Medical Association has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to resolve all lingering industrial actions with the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, and other affiliate members.
This ultimatum is part of the resolutions reached during its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, held in Benin City.
According to the doctors, if the Federal Government fails to implement the agreements after the expiration of the 21- day notice, the NMA will summon an emergency delegate meeting.
NMA’s ultimatum is the latest in the lingering tussle between the Nigerian government and NARD which has gone on strike since July 31.
Despite a series of meetings between the Federal Government and the striking doctors, no resolution has been reached.
Meanwhile, the president of the Association of Nigerian Doctors in South Africa, Dr. Emeka Ugwu has urged the government to prevent in all possible means the impeding mass exodus of Nigerian doctors in search of better opportunities abroad.