The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has criticised some state governments over the salary arrears of its members.
In a statement by Innocent Orji, its president; Chikezie Kelechi, secretary-general; and Umar Musa, publicity secretary, at the end of its national executive council (NEC) meeting in Akwa Ibom, NARD said the states owing the association are Abia, Ekiti, Imo, and Ondo.
NARD described the actions of the states as “embarrassing”, adding that the problem had persisted despite calls by the association to the governments to address the situation.
The association also condemned the physical assault its members have experienced nationwide, describing it as an “epidemic” and urged the government to look into the matter.
Recently, the body had threatened to go on a strike if the federal government does not meet its demands.
