22/08/23
ATOJA UH
PRESS RELEASE
Members Of The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) In Benue State have commenced a three-day warning strike from Tuesday, August 22nd to Friday, August 25, 2023.
The State Chairman of the Association, Ushakuma Anenga, in a statement said this decision was reached during the association’s State Executive Council (SEC) meeting held in Makurdi after extensive deliberation on the continued captivity of their colleague, Asema Msuega, in the kidnapper’s den.
On Sunday, July 23, 2023, Msuega was abducted in the line of duty, on his way to supervise a State Malaria initiative at a Primary Health Centre in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue state.
“Until his kidnap, he was the only Medical Doctor at the General Hospital, Sankera, where he devoted his life to the service of the people for several years.”
According to the statement, the strike will Include all Medical Doctors and extend to all health and educational facilities across the State.
“Private Hospitals and Clinics across the State are exempted from the strike and will remain open on compassionate and kind consideration of the plight of the general public.
“However, all Medical Doctors working in Ukum local Government Area are directed to leave their duty Post with immediate effect until instructed otherwise.
Apart from the strike, Members are Also Embark on a massive Protest on Thursday, August 24, 2023, to amplify their voices and demand the immediate release of Dr Asema.”
According to The statement, the Protest will begin by 9 am at the Government House roundabout, and end at the Government House adding that the said measures will be activated unfailingly except Msuega is released before the commencement of the strike.
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