The Federal Government has warned members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to shelve their planned five-day warning strike, describing it as illegal.

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige issued the warning shortly after receiving a letter from the NARD executive, notifying him of the impending industrial action, billed to commence at midnight.

The labour minister advised the doctors to avail themselves of the opportunity for social dialogue with their employer, rather than embark on a warning strike, arguing that it was unknown to the law.