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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its planned protest and picketing of the Federal Ministry of Health, Office of the Head of Civil Service, and all tertiary health institutions nationwide. The decision was made after a meeting with the Federal Government, government officials, and the National Assembly. The NARD's President, Dr. Emeka Orji, confirmed the suspension and plans to review progress in 72 hours. NMA President Dr. Uche Ojinmah urged the government to resolve the labor dispute and eschew punitive responses in the interest of industrial harmony. The NARD calls for a gesture of goodwill towards the government and a better Nigeria.