Nigeria, Oct. 28 -- The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has accused the federal government of owing doctors and other health workers across the country an estimated N38 billion in accumulated allowances.

NARD President, Muhammad Suleiman, disclosed this on Monday during a press briefing in Abuja while presenting the resolutions of the association's Extraordinary National Executive Council (E-NEC) meeting.

The association resolved to go on an indefinite nationwide strike, effective from Saturday, 1 November, following the expiration of its 30-day ultimatum issued to the federal government.

According to Mr Suleiman, the outstanding payments are not limited to resident doctors but affect all cadres of health professionals,...