The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors says the ongoing nationwide strike action embarked upon by its members last Wednesday may continue indefinitely, until reasonable progress was made by the government to address its demands.

The association made its stand known in a communique it issued on Saturday at the end of its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Lagos.

The demands of the group include the immediate payment of the 2023 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF), payment of all salaries and arrears including the salary arrears of 2014-2016, arrears of hazard allowance, arrears of consequential adjustment of the minimum wage, and promotion arrears to deserving members without further delay.

The association also called on the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) to reverse the downgrading of the membership certificate.