Anambra doctors commence indefinite strike over looted COVID-19 funds

Resident doctors at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Awka, Anambra State, on Wednesday embarked on an indefinite strike over the looting of COVID-19 funds by politicians.

They stated that their action was in line with the directive of the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria. In addition, they accused politicians in the state of looting the COVID-19 fund.

GET FINANCIAL NEWS AND UPDATES ON ABOKI FX

This action was made known in statement signed by the President and Secretary of COOUTH chapter of the NARD, Obinna Aniagboso, and Chidiebele Egolum, respectively.

In the statement, the doctors claimed, “We strongly appeal to the Anambra State governor to give our demands the urgent attention they deserve so that we can return to our duty posts soonest to continue providing essential care during this pandemic.

READ MORE BREAKING NIGERIAN NEWS ON ABOKI FX

“We reiterate that payment of COVID-19 hazard and inducement allowance is sacrosanct and non-negotiable.

“It is unconscionable for politicians to fritter away the COVID-19 fund donated by philanthropists while COOUTH doctors who have been on the frontlines exposing themselves to increasing risk with inadequate PPEs continue to earn an insulting hazard allowance of N3,500.”

VISIT ABOKIFX FOR LIVE RATES OF NAIRA TO DOLLAR