The Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors, NARD has appealed to the Federal Government to capture residency training funds in the 2020 appropriation bill.
The Association’s newly-elected National President, Aliyu Sokomba made the appeal during his maiden news conference at the close of NARD annual general meeting in Kaduna.
It said that capturing the funds in the 2020 budget would enhance training and optimal performance of members in health services delivery.
Sokomba said that after the three days scientific conference and the meeting, the association resolved to take urgent steps to improve the working conditions of members at the state tertiary health institutions.
He explained that the association would engage the various state governments and relevant stakeholders to advocate for the improvement in the working conditions of its members.
