As many functional bodies are currently on strike in Nigeria, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan said he will do everything within his power to put an end to strike in Nigeria.

President Jonathan disclosed this while receiving the leaders of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), led by its President, Dr. Osahon Enabulele.

According to a statement released by the Presidential Spokesperson, Dr. Reuben Abati, the Presidency promised to find solution to the ongoing strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD).

“I believe that we must manage both sectors in such a way that nobody engaged in them will think of going on strike again.

“We will continue to proactively evolve measures that will help us to permanently overcome the problems that lead to strikes by health and education professionals,” he added.

He also said that more health facilities would be created which would enable Nigerians to have easy access to better healthcare packages.

“We are committed to working with professionals and the private sector to establish better medical facilities in the country and reduce the number of Nigerians who have to go abroad annually for medical reasons.”

“There is clearly a missing link somewhere and we will do everything possible to fix it. We will continue to work with professional bodies and all stakeholders to come up with more policies and actions that will help us overcome current challenges in our medical sector.

“We will work with the National Assembly to ensure the quick passage of the National Health Bill. We will take prompt action to reconstitute the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria. We will also consider recommendations for the establishment of the Office of Surgeon-General of the Federation.”

“I believe that we must always do what is best for our country. We will review all the other issues you have raised and act accordingly. When things are done properly, issues of welfare and remuneration in the health sector will disappear,” the President said.

In his remark, Dr. Enabulele assured President Jonathan of NMA’s support for his administration.