This was contained in a press statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Abuja and signed by the Deputy Director and Head, Information and Public Relations, Alaba Balogun.

The Federal Government says it will release about N11.995 billion within 72 hours for the payment of outstanding arrears, including accoutrement

The ministry stated that the approval followed President Bola Tinubu's directive to ensure the immediate settlement of arrears owed to health workers, including NARD members.

The ministry stated that the approval followed President Bola Tinubu's directive to ensure the immediate settlement of arrears owed to health workers, including NARD members.