Nigerian Government has urged members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to end their seven-day warning strike.
Recall that the association’s members launched a seven-day warning strike to demand the release of Dr Ganiyat Popoola, a Kaduna-based doctor.
Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made the call on Thursday in Kaduna while visiting the National Eye Centre.
According to Alausa, discussions are currently underway to protect the safety of their abducted colleague, Dr Ganiyat Popoola.
“We are on top of the matter and have been on talking terms with the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, regarding the issue.
“I have spoken with the Commissioner of Police and everyone is working hard to see that she is released,” he said.
The minister stated that he spoke with NARD’s leadership on Monday to encourage them to put off the strike since it would exacerbate the situation.
Alausa stated that the kidnappers were constantly altering their demands, but security services were working diligently to ensure her safe release.
