Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a 10-day ultimatum to the federal government, threatening nationwide industrial action if its outstanding demands are not met.

The association disclosed this on Monday in a communique issued after its Extraordinary National Executive Council meeting, which was held virtually on Sunday.

The communique was signed by NARD President, Tope Osundara; the General Secretary, Oluwasola Odunbaku; and Publicity and Social Secretary, Omoha Amobi.

NARD had, in July, issued a three-week ultimatum, but in the interest of industrial harmony, the NEC extended the deadline to allow for further engagement with stakeholders.

During Sunday's meeting, the E-NEC condemned the...