FCTA Resident Doctors Explain Reasons For Indefinite Strike

The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration, (ARD- FCTA) on Tuesday says non-payment of Covid19 hazard and inducement allowance, among other issues, was responsible for the declaratipn of strike action.

In a statement signed by the Chairman of the association, Roland Aigbovo, the non-implementation of the variation of the 2018 promotion exercise and the “insensitivity” displayed by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, FCT, have also been cited as reasons for the industrial sction.

According to him, the widespread agitation among its members in the various FCT hospitals, isolation and treatment centres, have also prompted the need for industrial action.

Aigbovo revealed that the strike action will “continue until the payment of the coronavirus hazard and inducement allowance is received and the variation of the 2018 promotion exercise implemented.

“We sincerely regret any inconvenience this might cause the Federal Capital Territory Administration and the general public needing healthcare delivery during this tough period”, he said.

The association, however, implored the FCT Administration to look into the other myriads of problems previously raised by the association over three weeks ago, with a view to resolving all pending issues so as to maintain industrial harmony.