Abuja, Nigeria: The Association of Resident Doctors under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA) has suspended its indefinite strike following the intervention of the Senate Committee on FCT Area Councils and Ancillary Matters.
Dr George Ebong, President of ARD-FCTA, announced the suspension of the strike during a telephone interview with journalists on Friday.
According to him, all members are expected to resume complete duties by 8 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 22, marking an end to the week-long industrial action.
Ebong explained that the suspension followed the intervention of the Senate Committee on FCT Area Councils and Ancillary Matters, and out of respect for FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
He noted, however, that none of the doctors’ demands had been met as of the time of reporting, though assurances were given during the Senate’s intervention.
“Though our demands are still unmet, the Senate promised to speak with the minister. We suspended action, hoping the minister would listen,” he said.
