Nigeria: Govt Bars Doctor-Trainees From Joining Unions

19 February 2021

Abuja — The federal government has stated that henceforth, it will not tolerate any act of indolence or engagement in industrial action by trainee-doctors, who are on one year internship programme in hospitals across the country.

Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of 1,021 foreign trained medical and dental graduates organised by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), the Chairman of the council, Prof. Abba Waziri Hassan, said House Officers are not allowed to join unions or associations during the 12 months period of their training to enable them concentrate on their training.

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