By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called off its seven-day warning strike, which started on August 26, following a virtual meeting of its national executive council (NEC) on August 30.
The strike was prompted by the continued detention of Dr. Ganiyat Popoola-Olawale, a member of the association who was abducted on December 27, 2023, in Kaduna.
In a statement, NARD said it had suspended the strike to allow for continued engagement with stakeholders and monitoring of developments in Dr. Popoola-Olawale’s case.
The association has vowed to reconvene in three weeks to reassess the situation.
NARD expressed gratitude for the increased awareness and government intervention generated by media coverage of Dr. Popoola-Olawale’s abduction.
Her husband, Squadron Leader Nurudeen Popoola, was released on March 7, 2024, but Dr. Popoola-Olawale remains in captivity.
Work is expected to resume at all healthcare centers nationwide on September 2, 2024, at 8:00 am.