In an interview with journalists
during the inauguration of the Boards of Management of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Teaching Hospital, Bauchi;
National Obstetric Fistula Centre, Abakaliki; and
National Ear Care Centre, Kaduna, Prof. Chukwu said the Federal Government was
still discussing with the leadership of NMA over the strike.
“Why would I be held responsible for
the strike? Okay, I am now saying they should work so that nobody will say I
asked them to go on strike. Actually, seriously speaking, there is no basis to
hold me responsible. When I now imagine that each group feels I am not doing
well for them.
“I know I am doing the right thing.
It would have been absurd if only the non-doctors were accusing me; they would
have said I am biased. If my colleagues are accusing me, this means I am for
the truth. I don’t look at people’s face; what I want is in the interest of all
Nigerians.”
“Of course, any of us can be a
patient (at the hospitals when strike commences). I am still pleading; we are
still talking with them,” Prof. Chukwu said.
It would be recalled that the NMA
had directed its members nationwide to commence withdrawal of services in
public hospitals following alleged breach of the agreement reached with the
Federal Government especially on some health sector challenges, workplace
conditions and the conditions of service of doctors.
The NMA had said Nigerians should
hold the Minister responsible for whatever happens during the strike.
Punch
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