The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has said the intervention of the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has substantially resolved the issues behind its ongoing strike. READ MORE: Resident Doctors Announce Nationwide Strike“We cannot say the strike has been called off yet, but I have utmost confidence that what the Chief of Staff has done today has moved the needle to a very large extent and has solved our matters,” he said. He commended Gbajabiamila’s role in resolving disputes involving resident doctors, recalling that the Chief of Staff had similarly intervened during his tenure as Speaker of the House of Representatives, with each intervention yielding positive outcomes. He, however, noted that the outstanding liability was significantly lower than initially estimated, making it more affordable for the government to clear. Dr Suleiman said discussions also addressed the safety of healthcare workers, adding that the Chief of Staff would initiate legislation to classify assaults on health workers as aggravated offences.