The Minister of Labour and Employment, CHRIS NGIGE has asked the National Association of Resident Doctors to end their ongoing strike.

The resident doctors issued a nationwide strike ultimatum to press on eight demands centred on a pay rise, adequate facilities, and better welfare packages.

According to NGIGE in a statement, the resident doctors should embrace dialogue to resolve outstanding issues with the Federal Government.

The Minister, who listed the efforts by the Federal Government, maintained that six of the demands have already been addressed.

He stressed that despite the economic challenges facing the country and a revenue shortfall, the government has been able to spend 20 billion naira on health workers between April and June this year.