NARD Urges FG To Reinstate Five Sacked Doctors In Lokoja Hospital

By TINA TOLUTOPE

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has renewed its call on the Federal Government to reinstate five doctors dismissed by the Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja (FTHL), over alleged union activities.

NARD President, Dr. Muhammed Suleiman, told journalists that the doctors have been out of work for over a year and that their reinstatement is among the key demands in the association’s ongoing 30-day ultimatum to the government.

Suleiman also urged payment of outstanding salary arrears, promotions, and allowances, warning that failure to act could worsen Nigeria’s doctor shortage, with one doctor serving over 9,000 citizens.

He appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene and praised the new Acting CMD of FTHL, Dr. Ebune Ojochide, for his willingness to engage with NARD in resolving the issue.