MDCAN suspends 7-day nationwide warning strike

National Executive Council, NEC of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, has announced the suspension of its nationwide warning strike.

MDCAN also commended the Federal Government for acceding to its demands.

The announcement of the suspension was contained in a communique issued to journalists in Jos the Plateau State Capital at the end of an extraordinary virtual National Executive Council (NEC) meeting to review the 7-day warning strike and other pending issues with the Federal Government and the progress made so far in resolving them.

MDCAN further said it has observed the efforts of the Ministries of Health, Social Welfare, Education, Labour Employment and Productivity and appeals by the leadership of the National Assembly, and other stakeholders in the ongoing reconciliation on the welfare of its members and all the resolutions reached with definite timelines.

The communique jointly signed by the MDCAN President, Prof. Aminu Mohammed and Secretary, Prof. Daiyabu Ibrahim said NEC also resolved to suspend the 7-day warning strike with immediate effect.

The union stressed it will continue to honour the document signed at the reconciliation meeting with the Federal Government under the leadership of the Minister of Labour and Employment.

They further lauded President Bola Tinubu for his timely intervention and commitment to resolving some of the contending issues while reiterating their resolve to partner with the Federal Government, especially in the Renewed Hope Health and Education Agenda of the current administration.

According to the communique, “MDCAN also remains resolute and committed to continued service to their fatherland while appreciating all well-meaning Nigerians who have in one way or the other contributed to the peaceful resolution of some of the issues; particularly the media for their professionalism and dedication to promoting a better society through objective reporting of issues of public importance.

“MDCAN also commends President Bola Tinubu for his prompt intervention in the crisis at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, UNIZIK Awka Anambra State by dissolving the Governing Council and all other measures necessary to restore respect for the rule of law, due process and orderliness.

DAILY POST recalls that the Federal Government had approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University and the removal of the new Vice Chancellor, Prof. Bernard Odoh, as well as the Registrar, Mrs Rosemary Ifoema Nwokike.

According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the sack of the governing council and officials followed reports that the council illegally appointed an unqualified vice-chancellor without following due process.

The government expressed concern over the council’s apparent disregard for the university’s governing laws in its selection process of principal officers.

MDCAN suspends 7-day nationwide warning strike