Kidnapping: We shall not return to hospitals — NMA

Kidnapping: We shall not return to hospitals — NMA

Kidnapping: We shall not return to hospitals — NMA

Kidnapping: We shall not return to hospitals — NMA

Says Ayade must take decisive decision now

By Ike Uchechukwu – Calabar

Following the spate of Kidnappings in Cross River, the  Nigerian Medical Association , NMA, on Thursday said it will continue with its indefinite strike embarked upon on Nov. 4, 2020, due to the ugly dimension kidnapping has taken in the state unless gov Ben Ayade takes a decisive decision to end the menace.

In a communique jointly signed by the Chairman, Dr Innocent Abang, and the Public Relations Officer, Dr Besong Akotanchi, the Association said that there was no plan to suspend the strike until the state government improves the security architecture of the state.

back link building services=0></a></div><p>The Association’s strike followed the kidnap of their colleague, Dr Godwin Udo of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital who was kidnapped on Nov. 1 and released on Nov. 7 in Calabar.</p><h2>READ ALSO: <span><strong><a href=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/11/nma-condemns-attack-looting-of-hospitals-by-hoodlums/ >Umahi: We’re working on more governors to join APC ― Uzodinma</a></strong></span><br/></h2><p>They said: “NMA held an Emergency General Meeting to review the ongoing withdrawal of services which was declared 15 days ago, following the incessant kidnapping of Doctors and other inhabitants of Cross River.</p><p>“A detailed and comprehensive update was given by the NMA Chairman and the Secretary of the Strike Monitoring Team.</p><p>“After robust deliberations on the issues, the Congress decided to continue with the ongoing withdrawal of services, until concrete and tangible steps to curb insecurity are seen to be made by the government.</p><div class='code-block code-block-5' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'> <a href=https://www.adhang.com/guest-posting-services/ ><img class=lazy src=