Doctors in Niger State, under the aegis of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), have again threatened to down tools if their colleague, Dr Tony Eghagagara, who has been in captivity for the past 34 days, is not rescued.
Eghagagara, Head of Medical Services at New Bussa General Hospital in Borgu Local Government Area, was kidnapped on April 22, from his private clinic in Wawa, Borgu LGA.
NMA secretary in Niger State, Aliyu Mohammed, in a statement, called on the Niger State Government and relevant stakeholders to intensify efforts to secure the release of the doctor.
The association also expressed displeasure over the state government’s failure to implement the new, improved CONMESS table for state doctors despite the increased workload and appalling working conditions.
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The doctors further demanded the immediate domestication and implementation of the new CONMESS circular for all doctors working with the state government.
They also rejected the planned review of premiums by the Niger State Contributory Health Agency (NiCARE) and commenced processes for the total withdrawal of members from the contributory health scheme.
Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie
