The Medical and Dental Consultant Association of Nigeria has embarked on indefinite strike action to protest the National Universities Commission’s requirement demanding that clinical lecturers must acquire a doctorate qualification in order for career progression in Nigerian university system.

Prof Kenneth Ozoilo, National President of MDCAN, announced the strike at a press conference in Jos, Plateau State, on Tuesday and directed all consultant doctors in the country to comply.

He said, “The decision of the NUC to embark on this policy direction without due attention to the consequences and implications is to say the least embarrassing.



“Consequently, we are left with no further choice than to withdraw our services from the universities with immediate effect.”



http://saharareporters.com/2020/02/25/breaking-consultant-doctors-declare-indefinite-strike-over-nuc-academic-requirement

I don't think NUC has a say on this one. Its callous and unreasonable for them to make it compulsory for consultants to get a PhD to teach clinical students... If you're not a medical personnel, pls don't quote me

Well, this goes a long way to tell us about the competence of persons at the helm of affairs. I'll just fold my hands and watch where they will recruit consultants with PhD to teach!!!