The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA issues 24-hour deadline to striking resident doctors to resume work or face mass sack from the system.
FCT Minister of State, Ramatu Tijjani who issued the threat in Abuja on Thursday said the ultimatum was part of necessary measures reached after an emergency meeting of top management officials of the Territory to ensure that the residents do not suffer as a result of the strike by the resident doctors.
Aliyu while briefing newsmen on the development said the FCT Administration noted with dismay the continued strike embarked upon by the FCT Chapter of Association of Resident Doctors, over irregularities in their salaries for the month of January and February this year.
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She however expressed the appreciation of the FCT Administration for the commitment and dedication to duty of the Medical and Dental Association of Nigeria, nurses and midwives, medical laboratory technologists, pharmacists and all other medical and health workers, who have remained true, to their calling by putting social needs above self.
The Minister did not mention efforts by the FCT Administration to meet the demands of the striking doctors
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
