As we can still remember, the Nigerian Medical Association, N.M.A drew a decision to embark on a national strike action on 14 December, just a day after the Federal Government succeeded in reaching to the demands of ASUU. But reports getting to us states that the the largest professional organization of physicians in Nigeria and in Africa, made up of more than 35,000 members from 36 state branches and the branch from the federal capital territory, has decided to suspend the strike till 7 Febuary.

The Nigerian Medical Association, N.M.A suspended there nation wide industrial strike that was planned to begin on Monday, 6th january 2014.

Mr Osahon Enabulele the president of NMA stated during the Emergency National Executive Committee of the association in Abuja, on Sunday, today that the decision was reached after weighing the negative impact the indefinite withdrawal of its services will cause many poor innocent Nigerians.

He continued that, “All medical and dental practitioners nationwide are hereby directed to continue to render their normal and highly cherished services to the lovely and caring people of Nigeria.”

He ended that the N.M.A will step up on February 7; on a meeting with the Government to re-appraise the commitment of the government on the implementation of the M.o.U signed with the association and take actions as she might deem fit.

Enabulele also acknowledged “several honest appeals made by well-meaning people of Nigeria and our friends in the fourth estate of the realm for more time to be given by NMA for dialogue with government.’’

He applauded the ongoing efforts and commitment of President Jonathan to address some of the association’s demands.

SOURCE
http://www.naijanovaz.com/nigerian-medical-association-doctors-suspends-industrial-strike-action.html