The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has called off its warning strike and resumed work following the intervention of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
Key Resolutions:
1. Payment of Salary Arrears: The FCTA has paid six months’ salary arrears owed to doctors and other health workers.
2. Medical Residency Training Funds: The outstanding 2024 Medical Residency Training Funds have been approved and disbursed.
3. Accoutrement Allowance: The owed accoutrement allowance has been paid.
4. Bonding of Medical Residency: Medical residency has been bonded to two years.
5. Recruitment of Health Workers: The FCTA has committed to urgently recruiting doctors and allied health workers to address the critical manpower shortage.
Reasons for the Strike:
The strike was called due to unpaid salary arrears, poor working conditions, and unresolved issues affecting the welfare of doctors and other health workers.
Outcome:
The strike has been called off, and all resident doctors are expected to resume work at their respective posts. The FCT Minister’s intervention has averted a potential indefinite shutdown of hospitals in Abuja.
Reaction:
The Association of Resident Doctors has expressed appreciation for the minister’s prompt actions and goodwill. However, they have also urged the minister to establish mechanisms to prevent the recurrence of such issues and to address other outstanding demands.
Source: Nairametrics
