Nigeria, Sept. 19 -- The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter, has suspended its ongoing strike.

The association's president, George Ebong, confirmed the development to PREMIUM TIMES on Friday.

Mr Ebong explained that the decision to temporarily halt the strike followed interventions from the Senate.

He, however, noted that none of the doctors' demands have been met so far.

"We are suspending the strike to begin work at 8 a.m. on Monday morning," he said.

"The Senate Committee on Federal Territory Area Councils and Ancillary Matters, chaired by David Jimkuta, intervened.

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