The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kogi chapter, says it has extended to Dec.31, the two-week ultimatum it gave to the state government to meet its demands or face strike.
Dr Godwin Tijani, state Chairman of the chapter, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lokoja.
He said that the extension of the date was due to the reassurances from the state government to meet the demand members of the association before Dec. 31.
“Congress resolved to extend the ultimatum to Dec. 31, for the actualisation of those promises.
“However, with effect from Jan. 1, 2018, NMA will be left with no option but to commence total withdrawal of services in all hospitals in Kogi.
‘’This is on the condition that the state government fails to properly address the demands on or before Dec. 31, Tijani said.
According to Tijani, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Saka Haruna had also assured NMA that government would address its demands.
He said Haruna gave the assurance during the Emergency Congress Meeting (ECM) of the association on Dec.
Strike: Kogi doctors extend ultimatum to Dec. 31
