The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced its decision to embark on a daily peaceful protest and picketing of the Federal Ministry of Health, Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, as well as all federal and state tertiary health institutions nationwide from Wednesday.

Giving the notice at the weekend in a letter addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, the association said this is to press home its demands which have been largely neglected by the Federal Government.

The letter was signed by NARD President, Dr Emeka Orji and Secretary-General, Dr Chikezie Kelechi.

NARD had on the 25th of July declared a “total and indefinite strike action”, listing their demands to include the immediate payment of the 2023 MRTF, the immediate release of the circular on one-for-one replacement, and the payment of skipping arrears, amongst others.