Health sector: NMA gives Nigerian Government 21 days to resolve disputes

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has given the federal government of Nigeria twenty days to resolve all industrial disputes in the the health sector.

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It gave the ultimatum at  her National Executive Council meeting, held in Benin City, Edo state from the 22nd to 28th August 2021.

The NMA in a statement signed by its president, Prof. Innocent Ujah, said  “ The various industrial disputes involving the different affiliates of the  Association was exhaustively reviewed.  Taking into cognizance the various agreements of the Affiliates, the Nigerian Medical Association  and the Federal Government of Nigeria.) After due consideration NEC put the Federal Government on a 21 days notice to fully resolve all the issues contained in the various agreements signed with  Affiliate members of the Nigerian Medical Association (including MDCAN, MEDSABAMS and NARD)”.

It also said that the Nigerian Medical Association fully supports all her Affiliates in their efforts to improve the Healthcare Delivery in Nigeria and the Welfare of her members.

The NEC also affirmed “that no doctor shall be victimized for participating/not participating in the strike action by NARD”.

Adding that in the event that the FG fails to implement the agreements after the expiration of the 21- days notice, NMA shall summon an Emergency Delegate Meeting to review the progress made on the implementation of the agreements.