The association of resident doctors (ARD) at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital (OAUTHC) Ile-Ife has concluded plans to go on strike over what they termed recurrent harassment of doctors at the hospital. The doctors held a meeting and resolved to embark on a 48-hour warning strike starting from 8 am on Tuesday, June 21 to Thursday, June 23, 2022. The doctors made their decision known in a release on Monday signed by Drs Nana Fayowole, president; Anuforo Anthony, General Secretary, and Olasubomi Adelaja, Public Relations Officer. “Despite several pleas, the nurse vowed never to let the doctor out no matter who comes from Abuja. It took the effort of many people (staff and passersby) to persuade the nurse to release the doctor.

Source: Nigerian Tribune June 21, 2022 04:10 UTC