Nigeria, Nov. 1 -- The federal government has announced plans to release N11.995 billion within 72 hours for the payment of outstanding arrears, including accoutrement allowance, to doctors and other health workers across the country.

The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare stated that the move is part of efforts to address welfare concerns raised by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) and restore industrial harmony in the healthcare sector.

In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by the ministry's Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, Alaba Balogun, the government reaffirmed its "unwavering commitment" to ensuring that the welfare, motivation, and stability of Nigeria's health workforce remain cent...