The new doctors employed by the state government, have been ordered, by the Lagos State Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association, Dr. Edamisan Temiye, to reject their appointments.

In a statement on Wednesday, the Chairman accused the new doctors of undercutting their colleagues in dispute with the state government, an offence which he said was punishable under the Medical and Dental Council Act of Nigeria.

According to him, the association would be presenting the matter before the investigation panel of the council for appropriate sanctions against the doctors.

NMA stated, “We wish to warn all doctors that no one should doubt the association’s resolve to pursue this matter to a logical conclusion.”

Also, the Chairman of the Medical Guild, Dr. Olumuyiwa Odusote, in a statement accused the state government of stalling ongoing mediation by the Nigerian Bar Association committee aimed at brokering peace between both parties. According to him, the doctors have written a letter of appeal to the Health Service Commission and also answered the queries which preceeded their dismissal…”Embarking on indefinite strike is a selfish act, but sacking 788 doctors is also not the solution, it is sad when the government system is shut down, especially when the hope of many people is in government hospitals.”