Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has denied asking resident doctors in the state to forfeit their salary arrears.
The Abia State Commissioner for Information, Chief John Kalu, spoke for the governor in a statement on Sunday titled, “Ikpeazu never asked resident doctors to forfeit salary arrears.”
Kalu said, “We wish to state categorically that contrary to the claims by the National Association of Resident Doctors, at no time did Governor Okezie Ikpeazu or Abia State Government ask resident doctors or any other worker of the state to forfeit any salary arrears.
“The administration is determined to continue to support ailing state parastatals to pay workers regularly and clear due arrears.”
Source: Punch
You may also like
Cancer Care in Nigeria: A Glaring Gap in Oncology Services
Cancer remains one of the most formidable health challenges facing Nigeria …
NMA Applauds Senate’s Landmark Stand Against Casualisation of Doctors
In what has been described as a landmark victory for justice and profession…
NHIA Strengthens Accountability: Sanctions 49 Healthcare Facilities and 47 HMOs for Service Irregularities
In a determined stride toward enhancing the quality of healthcare delivery …
NHEA: Honouring Excellence to Inspire Innovation and Leadership in Nigeria’s Healthcare
Nigeria’s health sector is set to witness a celebration of excellence, dedi…
NLNG Commissions $500,000 Haematology Laboratory Complex at ATBUTH: A Milestone for Quality Healthcare
In a remarkable gesture that reflects both corporate responsibility and a c…
