Connect with us

News

Salary: Abuja Resident Doctors embark on indefinite strike

Published

on

Members of Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA)
have embarked on indefinite strike over non-payment of their salaries.
The President of the FCT chapter of the association, Dr Roland Aigbovo, said at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja that the strike,
which started on Monday, was to press home their demand for urgent payment of their salaries..
He said that the strike would be observed by all members of ARD-FCTA which comprised of all doctors practicing in the 14 districts and
general hospitals, Department of Public Health and Primary Healthcare Development Board under the FCTA, excluding consultants.
He added that “our members were thrown into serious financial distress following non-payment of our salaries when due and we waited
patiently after the end of year 2019 and new year 2020 celebrations till third week of February, only for us to receive a paltry sum of money
as January salary.
“The money received ranged from one-fifth to one-tenth of our salary with the exclusion of the newly employed members who have not
been paid for about five to seven months.”
Aigbovo said that arising from the association’s First Quarter Ordinary General Meeting held on Feb. 24, a 14-day ultimatum was issued
to the FCTA management on the demands.
These, according to him, include payment of the balance skipping arrears, payment of first 28 days already approved by the FCT minister,
as well as the payment of 2016, 2017 and 2018 promotion arrears.
Other issues include the improvement on security situation in hospitals, as well as the provision and maintenance of equipment and
infrastructure in the various hospitals in the territory.
Aigbovo said that when the 14-day ultimatum lapsed on  March 6, a seven-day extension was also granted by the Congress of the association
at an Emergency General Meeting (EGM) with the inclusion of the payment of February 2020 salary.
“It will interest you to know that on Friday, March 13, FCTA started payment of February 2020 salary with no third-party deductions like
pension, tax, NHF, association dues, cooperative contributions and others like loans repayment.
“Our newly employed members were paid only one month out of five to seven months and house officers were paid two months without the
consequential adjustment of the new minimum wage and the arrears.
“An emergency general meeting of our association held yesterday (Monday) and it was unanimously agreed that until all our demands
are met, the indefinite strike, which commenced on March 16 will continue.”
He appealed to the Minister of FCT, Malam Muhammad  Bello, to look into the association’s demands with a view to resolving them as soon as possible.
Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

News

Pius Akutah’s Alleged Fraud at Nigerian Shippers Council Uncovered

Published

on

By

Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.

According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.

Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.

Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.

Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.

*

Continue Reading

News

Pius Akutah’s Alleged Fraud at Nigerian Shippers Council Uncovered

Published

on

By

Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.

According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.

Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.

Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.

Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.

*

Continue Reading

News

Special Birthday Wishes to Zege Mule U Tiv & Wazirin Adamawa

Published

on

By

I am writing to felicitate with Your Excellency, Atku Abubakar, GCON, former Vice-President of Nigeria (Zege Mule u Tiv & Wazirin Adamawa)
on the occasion of your 79th birthday anniversary.

I join your teeming admirers globally in celebrating you on this special day, an adorable Statesman and my Boss.
I recall with nostalgia, how countless generations have benefited from your generosity, wealth of experience and benevolence including being my key benefactor even as a young lawyer for my professional success.

Your Excellency, may your special day be filled with grandeur befitting your illustrious career.

I wish you continued success, prosperity, and an unending stream of accolades.

It takes a remarkable kind of fortitude to remain active in public life well into one’s golden years. Your dedication and patriotism remain truly exceptional.

May you enjoy a day of reflection on your many years of fruitful service to humanity. It is my prayer that God Almighty grants you many more healthy, fruitful, and fulfilling years ahead, and continues to endow you with wisdom, strength, and the grace to keep contributing to our nation-building.

Happy Birthday, Your Excellency.

Michael Kaase Aondoakaa SAN.
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice

Continue Reading

Trending

Copyright © 2017 Zox News Theme. Theme by MVP Themes, powered by WordPress.