The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has issued a 21-day strike notice to the federal government with effect from tomorrow, Monday.
PlatinumPost reports that the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) had a few days ago embarked on strike as there are now fears that another industrial action by NMA will cripple activities in government-owned hospitals across the country.
The NMA decision to embark on strike was made known
at the end of its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Benin City, Edo State held from August 22 to 28.
The association and all the affiliates resolved to give the federal government 21-day notice to fully resolve all the issues contained in the various agreements signed with the doctors.
This was contained in a statement jointly signed by the NMA President, Prof. Innocent Ujah, and Secretary-General, D.r Philips Uche Ekpe.