285:, who chided NARD and urged them to return to work. However, the president of NARD stated that the strike would continue indefinitely until their demands were met. NARD also received support from the Centre for Labour Studies, who questioned the legality of Ngige's "no work, no pay" stance. In addition, supporters of the strike pointed to the disparity between the funding for government hospitals (such as the ones affected by the NARD strike) and the quality of health care available to the upper class of society, such as President Buhari. Around the same time, the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) was also threatening strike action over similar issues that NARD was facing. However, out of fear of a much larger strike involving both NARD and MDCAN, Ngige moved to address many of MDCAN's demands, and by 15 August it was reported by
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Labour had reached an agreement with the NMA that would see the terms of a memorandum between the two implemented by 23 August. This came after a round of negotiations that had started the previous day, 20 August, where the NMA had brought NARD to the bargaining table at the request of
President Buhari. With the implementation, it was reported by numerous sources that NARD may end or suspend their strike. However, due to an undisclosed clause, NARD refused to sign the memorandum and instead continued the strike. However, on 23 August, the National Industrial Court ordered that NARD suspend its strike effective immediately. However, the presiding judge rejected a request from the Nigerian government to fully end the strike, instead calling on the parties "to suspend all forms of hostilities and maintain status quo".
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that represents approximately 40 percent of all doctors in the country (including 90 percent of doctors in the country's teaching hospitals), experienced a strained relationship with the
Nigerian government over pay disputes. In March 2020, NARD's Abuja chapter declared a strike after the government
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stating on 7 August that he was setting a 7 day ultimatum for the doctors to return to work before they faced possible termination. Also, he invoked a "no work, no pay" rule that would prohibit the doctors from getting paid for the duration of the strike. In addition, Ngige warned his children, who
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On 29 August, it was reported that the Forum of
Chairmen of Health Institutions in Nigeria (FCHIN) had charged the government and union to reach an agreement to end the strike. Shortly thereafter, the NMA announced their intent to strike within 21 days if the federal government did not resolve the
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On 21 August, it was reported that the
Association of Hospital and Administrative Pharmacists of Nigeria (AHAPN) were considering industrial action in order to add further pressure the Nigerian government into honoring their agreements with NARD. That same day, Ngige stated that the Ministry of
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issues that had been addressed in agreements with various groups associated with the NMA. This came around the same time that a spokesperson for NARD stated that the federal government had not paid their employees for August.
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issued a statement urging doctors to stop striking and return to negotiations with the government, stating, "Without prejudice to the legitimacy of the demands of the NARD, we urge the
Association to, in the spirit of the
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was reporting that "there is no end in sight to the protracted strike." On August 19, the
National Industrial Court rejected a request to order NARD to cease their striking that had been submitted to them by a
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issued a statement asking NARD to "consider the situation" and call off the strike in light of the ongoing pandemic. However, over the following days, both sides took hardline stances, with Labour
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from joining the strike. Criticizing NARD, Ngige alleged that the doctors were attempting to "play God" with the strike. The
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from going on strike with NARD, alleging that MDCN did not have the authority to enforce that prohibition. Around the same time, the
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On 4 October 2021, the doctors in
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1096:"BREAKING: Nigeria's Residents Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike As President Buhari Receives Medical Attention In UK"
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1442:"Buhari Enjoys Medical Service In UK As Sick Nigerians Suffer With Resident Doctors' Strike Entering Day 6"
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1410:"Nigerian Minister Threatens Doctors Over Strike, Warns His Children Who Are Doctors To Keep Working"
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557:"EXPLAINER: What you need to know about Nigeria's resident doctors and why they strike so frequently"
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supported his position. Additional responses to the strike came from the Director-General of the
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1507:"Ngige's 'No Work, No Pay' Threat Lacks Legal Basis – Group Reacts To Nigerian Doctors' Strike"
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date for the case for 15 September. On 13 August, following almost two weeks of striking, the
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spoke at an NMA conference where he urged the striking doctors to return to negotiations.
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2008:"Doctors' Strike: Nigerian government continues negotiations with NARD, others Saturday"
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while negotiation with the government continues". The President-General of this group,
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2337:"BREAKING: Court Orders Nigerian Resident Doctors To Suspend Their 3-Week Strike"
658:"Nigerian doctors strike over unpaid salary and benefits as COVID-19 cases surge"
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625:"COVID-19 cases, others to suffer as 16,000 resident doctors begin strike today"
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On 10 August, representatives for NARD met for negotiations with members of the
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Labour strike involving doctors in the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors
2710:"21-day notice: Strike dangerous now, FG begs doctors, NMA, ministry disagree"
1794:"Court Fixes Date To Hear Nigerian Government's Suit Against Striking Doctors"
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1889:"DOCTORS' STRIKE: We are left with confrontation — Uyilawa, NARD President"
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The strike occurred during the third wave of COVID-19 cases in the country.
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1669:"DOCTORS' STRIKE: Sultan intervenes, tells FG not to abandon negotiations"
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2677:"NMA gives FG 21-days to resolve issues around NARD strike - P.M. News"
1979:"Doctors Strike: FG commences implementation of MOU with NMA on Monday"
930:"Nigerian doctors begin nationwide strike amidst Buhari's medical tour"
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reported shortly afterwards that the government was attempting to halt
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1856:"Nigerian archbishop calls for end to doctors' strike during pandemic"
1337:"Striking doctors dare Nigerian govt over 'No work, No pay' directive"
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2486:"Strike continues as resident doctors oppose 'no work, no pay' rule"
897:"BREAKING: Residents doctors to begin indefinite strike from Monday"
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1374:"Doctors' Strike: Nigerian government insists on 'No-Work, No-Pay'"
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are doctors, not to join the strike, and also pointed out that the
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2612:"NMA threatens to join doctors strike, gives FG 21-day ultimatum"
1028:"Nigeria resident doctors go start nationwide strike on August 2"
2542:"Court refuses another request to stop resident doctors' strike"
2100:"FG, resident doctors reach accord, may suspend strike tomorrow"
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that the organization was no longer planning for strike action.
760:"BREAKING: Nigerian doctors begin nationwide indefinite strike"
524:"Nigerian Doctors' Strike Disrupts Health System Amid Pandemic"
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2808:"Nigerian doctors call off 2-month strike despite pay arrears"
2190:"Doctor's strike: Court orders parties to suspend hostilities"
1064:"Nigerian Doctors Begin Nationwide Strike Amid COVID-19 Surge"
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The strike began at 8 a.m. on 2 August, a Monday. Speaking to
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691:"Nigerian Doctors Start Strike Amid Rising Coronavirus Cases"
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from as far back as 2014, as well as for increased salaries,
1271:"MDCN can't stop 'house doctors' from joining strike — NARD"
2514:"BREAKING: Court Orders Resident Doctors To Suspend Strike"
2043:"Resident doctors reject MoU presented by FG to end strike"
2428:"JUST IN: Court orders resident doctors to suspend strike"
1950:"Phamarcists may down tools over resident doctors' strike"
1540:"Unpaid doctors strike in Nigeria amid new COVID-19 surge"
860:"Resident doctors for Nigeria don begin indefinite strike"
484:"Nigerian doctors strike over pay, inadequate facilities"
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Salau, Gbenga; Onyedika-Ugoeze, Nkechi (3 August 2021).
828:"Resident Doctors To Begin Nationwide Strike On Monday"
585:"Nigerian doctors begin strike over salary, allowances"
140:, was caused by pay disputes between the union and the
1202:"FG confirms COVID-19 third wave amid doctor's strike"
2457:"Court Orders FG, Striking Doctors to Sheathe Swords"
1129:"Nigerian Doctors Strike Amid Coronavirus Third Wave"
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Muanya, Chukwuma; Olayinka, Collins (2 August 2021).
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare workers
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at the outbreak of the strike, the president of the
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793:"Pain, outrage as Nigerian doctors strike over pay"
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2455:Ezigbo, Onyebuchi; Enumah, Alex (23 August 2021).
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2399:"Court orders resident doctors to suspend strike"
2309:"Court orders resident doctors to suspend strike"
2221:"Court orders resident doctors to suspend strike"
230:was out of the country on a medical visit to the
2776:"Striking doctors' salaries withheld, says NARD"
2522:. Independent Newspapers Limited. 23 August 2021
1918:"Court refuses to stop resident doctors' strike"
1637:"Sultan begs resident doctors to shelve strike"
2685:. Independent Communications Network Limited.
2157:"Strike: Why we refused to sign MoU — Doctors"
2128:"Doctors Strike: NARD rejects new MoU with FG"
791:Asala, Kizzi; Dibie, Michael (10 April 2021).
2317:. Guardian Newspapers Limited. 23 August 2021
2136:. Guardian Newspapers Limited. 22 August 2021
2079:. Guardian Newspapers Limited. 22 August 2021
1576:"FG moves to avert Consultant Doctors strike"
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2436:. Independent Communications Network Limited
2378:. Independent Communications Network Limited
2370:"Ngige hails NICN ruling on doctors' strike"
424:Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hospitals
335:Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs
2774:Tolu-Kolawole, Deborah (1 September 2021).
2743:"21-day notice: NMA blames FG, faults suit"
2281:"Doctors' Strike: Ngige hails Court ruling"
160:Health professionals in Nigeria during the
2652:. The Sun Publishing Ltd. 30 August 2021.
996:"Nigerian doctors begin nationwide strike"
346:in some parts of the country, suspend the
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2741:Tolu-Kolawole, Deborah (31 August 2021).
1854:Chimtom, Ngala Killian (23 August 2021).
727:"BREAKING: Nigerian Doctors go on Strike"
217:Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment
108:Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment
386:Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors
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134:Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors
93:Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors
2426:Olowoporoku, Muhamin (23 August 2021).
2155:Agbakwuru, Johnbosco (23 August 2021).
1977:Agbakwuru, Johnbosco (21 August 2021).
1574:Agbakwuru, Johnbosco (14 August 2021).
1311:. The Sun Publishing Ltd. 5 August 2021
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1605:"FG averts consultant doctors' strike"
555:Awojulugbe, Oluseyi (19 August 2021).
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2219:Olabimtan, Bolanle (23 August 2021).
2188:Abuh-Adejoh, Glory (23 August 2021).
1831:. African Newspapers of Nigeria Ltd.
1732:Olafusi, Ebunoluwa (17 August 2021).
1710:. Cable Newspaper Ltd. 14 August 2021
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434:Strikes during the COVID-19 pandemic
315:National Industrial Court of Nigeria
146:National Industrial Court of Nigeria
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2862:Princewill, Nimi (27 August 2021).
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2610:Muanya, Chukwuma (30 August 2021).
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1821:Gbadamosi, Saliu (13 August 2021).
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758:Ige, Olugbenga (7 September 2020).
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457:Approximately 16,000 doctors total.
2675:Sulaimon, Nimot (29 August 2021).
2397:Sunday, Ochogwu (23 August 2021).
1770:. Vanguard Media. 14 August 2021.
1603:Nnamani, Adanna (15 August 2021).
1487:from the original on 8 August 2021
1422:from the original on 7 August 2021
1372:Adebowale, Nike (13 August 2021).
1269:Olawale, Gabriel (5 August 2021).
725:Emmanuel, Dumebi (17 March 2020).
522:Obiezu, Timothy (12 August 2021).
429:List of health and medical strikes
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2041:Adebulu, Taiwo (22 August 2021).
1916:Adesomoju, Ade (19 August 2021).
1887:Obinna, Chioma (15 August 2021).
1538:Asadu, Chinedu (10 August 2021).
1127:Obiezu, Timothy (3 August 2021).
961:Sunday, Ochogwu (2 August 2021).
928:Babalola, Ayoola (31 July 2021).
739:from the original on 5 March 2021
275:International Labour Organization
65:Non-payment of insurance benefits
2573:Onyeji, Ebuka (29 August 2021).
2261:. Vanguard Media. 23 August 2021
2006:Onyeji, Ebuka (21 August 2021).
583:Eboh, Camillus (2 August 2021).
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2904:2021 labor disputes and strikes
2620:. Guardian Newspapers Limited.
2368:Nwagwu, Joan (23 August 2021).
1948:Sobechi, Leo (21 August 2021).
1473:Ugwu, Romanus (8 August 2021).
1335:Onyeji, Ebuka (7 August 2021).
1210:. Guardian Newspapers Limited.
872:. 2 August 2021. Archived from
633:. Guardian Newspapers Limited.
148:is scheduled for 15 September.
1040:. 31 July 2021. Archived from
656:Saric, Ivana (2 August 2021).
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2909:August 2021 events in Nigeria
2494:. Guardian Newspapers Limited
2108:. Guardian Newspapers Limited
1958:. Guardian Newspapers Limited
689:Alake, Tope (2 August 2021).
142:Federal government of Nigeria
100:Federal government of Nigeria
62:Non-payment of salary arrears
2914:COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria
371:nongovernmental organisation
213:Nigerian Medical Association
170:COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria
122:2021 Nigerian doctors strike
24:2021 Nigerian doctors strike
994:Silas, Don (31 July 2021).
938:. Peoples Gazette Limited.
895:Oko, Steve (31 July 2021).
283:Progressive Governors Forum
191:memorandum of understanding
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2924:Labour disputes in Nigeria
2919:Health and medical strikes
1483:. The Sun Publishing Ltd.
240:Federal Ministry of Health
104:Federal Ministry of Health
279:All Progressives Congress
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1613:. The Sun Publishing Ltd
1004:. Daily Post Media Ltd.
971:. Daily Post Media Ltd.
494:Al Jazeera Media Network
311:House of Representatives
2465:. Leaders & Company
2229:. Cable Newspaper Ltd.
406:Organized labour portal
2407:. Daily Post Media Ltd
1036:(in Nigerian Pidgin).
868:(in Nigerian Pidgin).
439:Brain Drain in Nigeria
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2051:. Cable Newspaper Ltd
1742:. Cable Newspaper Ltd
414:Healthcare in Nigeria
362:Ignatius Ayau Kaigama
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203:Agence France-Presse
197:Course of the strike
132:organised under the
2519:Independent Nigeria
666:. Axios Media Inc.
359:Archbishop of Abuja
219:had not received a
174:medical association
2165:. Vanguard Media.
1515:. 10 August 2021.
1279:. Vanguard Media.
905:. Vanguard Media.
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2286:Nigerian Observer
1450:. 8 August 2021.
1418:. 7 August 2021.
1246:. 4 August 2021.
1104:. 2 August 2021.
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496:. 2 August 2021.
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265:National Assembly
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