August 29, 2014 – The Federal Government has lifted the suspension of Residency Training Programme in all federal hospitals with effect from Thursday, 28th of August, 2014 (yesterday) while the ongoing appraisal of the programme continues.
Minister of Health, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu who made the announcement said government has also reinstated all resident doctors(over 3000) that were disengaged as a result of the suspension with effect from the same date.
Accordingly, all Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of the training centres are directed to issue letters of reinstatement to the resident doctors to enable them resume work immediately, the Minister said in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Mr. Dan Nwomeh
The minister urged the resident doctors to see the magnanimity of government in reinstating them as a goodwill gesture to engender greater commitment and dedication to their duties.
