The Federal Government has released the sum of N4.5 billion to 31 Federal Teaching and Medical Centres across the country, as part of demands of the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria (NARD), who are currently on nationwide industrial action.
Also, the government earmarked N9billion for payment of insurance claims.
Labour and Employment Minister, Dr Chris Ngige, announced this, alongside the Health Minister, Dr Osagie Ehanire,
at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Ngige disclosed that the N4.5billion covered payment of hazard and inducement allowances for the months of April and May, while fresh payment for June would soon be effected.
The minister, expressed optimism that the strike action embarked upon by the NARD would be called off as the federal government had met parts of their demands, substantially.
Source: NAN
