Nothing Like Warning Strike, FG Tell Resident Doctors

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A warning from the Federal Government has been ditched out to members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to put aside their planned five-day warning strike.

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige on Tuesday in Abuja gave the warning after receiving a letter of notification from the NARD executive on the planned strike.

In a statement signed by Mr Olajide Oshundun, Director, Press and Public Relations, Ngige cited the planned strike as illegal.

The industrial action is kick-starting at midnight on May 16, 2023.

While reacting to the letter, Ngige said he contacted the Minister of Health, who informed him that a meeting has been scheduled with the resident doctors on Wednesday.

He therefore advised the doctors to avail themselves of the opportunity for social dialogue with their employer, rather than embark on a warning strike, which is unknown to the law.

According to Ngige, he is advising them to attend the meeting with the Minister of Health today.

“There is nothing like a warning strike. A strike is a strike. If they want to take that risk, the options are there. It is their decision. They have the right to strike. You cannot deny them that right,” he said.