The Association of Resident Doctors(ARD), Abuja Chapter has embarked on strike shortly after the third case of Coronavirus was announced in Lagos.
The group revealed this on Tuesday, March 17, that it will be embarking on an indefinite strike due to the government’s failure to pay doctors’ salaries for two months.
The doctors said they deliberated extensively on the health threat posed by the coronavirus scare, their work conditions, and patient care before arriving at the difficult decision.
In a statement released by its president, Mr. Roland Aigbovo, he revealed that their members have been thrown into financial distress due to the non payment of their salaries and despite repeated warnings and ultimatum, nothing has been done by authorities.
He said there has been salary irregularities and shortfalls since the migration to the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) by the FCTA.
Mr. Aigbovo also revealed that other health workers who are also affected by the salary shortfalls will join the mass action within 48 hours if their demands which are the same with ours are not met.