The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has announced the commencement of a three-day warning strike, starting Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
The doctors concluded to embark on the strike after their emergency congress meeting held on Monday at Asokoro District Hospital, Abuja.
Speaking after the meeting, the president of FCT ARD, Dr. George Ebong, said the strike became necessary following the sack of 127 health workers by the FCT Civil Service Commission last Friday without due diligence.
He described the sack as inhumane and illegal, demanding their immediate reinstatement and onward payment of their April salaries.
Also, he demanded the immediate resignation of the chairman of FCT-CSC, Emeka Ezeh.
Dr. Ebong, on behalf of the doctors, threatened that if their demands are not met by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and the FCT Administration within three days, they would embark on an indefinite strike and shut down the nation’s capital hospitals.
(Channels TV)
