Nigerian Doctor Explains Why Doctors Are Embarking on Strike Despite Coronavirus Pandemic

Announcing the commencement of an indefinite strike over unpaid salaries, resident doctors in Abuja have been criticized by Nigerians for their insensitivity in light of the Coronavirus pandemic.

 

Explaining the reasons for the strike, Nigerian doctor @Okizle highlighted the inadequate pay and the hazard allowance of only N5,000 for medical doctors in Nigeria. His tweets provide further insight:

 

Hazard allowance is N5,000- Nigerian doctor explains why doctors are embarking on strike despite Coronavirus pandemic
Hazard allowance is N5,000- Nigerian doctor explains why doctors are embarking on strike despite Coronavirus pandemic
Hazard allowance is N5,000- Nigerian doctor explains why doctors are embarking on strike despite Coronavirus pandemic
Hazard allowance is N5,000- Nigerian doctor explains why doctors are embarking on strike despite Coronavirus pandemic