THE Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has appealed to the National Association of Resident Doctors – NARD, to suspend its planned strike.
Abbas said during a meeting with the doctors at the National Assembly, Abuja on Monday, that the doctors needed to suspend their plan to drop tools, because, according to him, the Tinubu administration is yet to settle down.
“In this regard, therefore, we urge you to appeal to your members to be patient while we find an amicable resolution. Given your faith in us, I would urge you to suspend the impending industrial action while we intervene.
“We equally seek your understanding of the fact that a new administration just came on board and is still in the process of settling down as ministers are yet to assume office,” he said.
Abbas however, promised the aggrieved doctors that the issues raised by them would be addressed.
The meeting was later moved to a closed-door session.