The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a stern warning of a nationwide strike if their abducted colleague, Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, is not released by August 26. Dr. Popoola, a registrar at the National Eye Centre in Kaduna, was kidnapped in December 2023. While her husband has been freed, she and her nephew remain in captivity.
NARD expressed deep frustration with the government’s inaction regarding the abduction and announced plans to organize protests in tertiary hospitals across the country. The association emphasized the urgent need for enhanced protection for healthcare workers, highlighting the ongoing risks they face in their profession. The threat of a strike underscores the growing concern among medical professionals about their safety and the government’s response to such incidents