BREAKING: Doctors to embark on nationwide protest on Wednesday, August 9

FCT, Abuja - The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced that it would commence nationwide protest on Wednesday, August 9.

This announcement was made known on Saturday, August 5 in a statement issued virtually by its National Executive Council (E-NEC).

As reported by Daily Trust, the statement was co-signed by the President of the association, Dr Orji, Emeka Innocent, and the Secretary-General, Dr Chikezie, Kelechi.

The statement reads:

"We wish to bring to your notice, of the decision of the National Executive Council of NARD to embark on a daily peaceful protests and picketing of the Federal Ministry of Health, Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, as well as all federal and state tertiary health institutions nationwide, with effect from Wednesday, 9th August 2023."