The Federal Government has released the sum of 4.5 billion Naira to 31 Federal Teaching and Medical Centres across the country.

The Minister of Labour and Employment, CHRIS NGIGE, disclosed this while briefing State House Correspondents in Abuja, after meeting with President MUHAMMADU BUHARI.

The sum is to cover hazard and inducement allowances for the month of April and May.

NGIGE’s comments come three days after a meeting between the Federal Government delegation and the National Association of Resident Doctors aimed at resolving the strike embarked upon by the association ended in a deadlock.