The Federal Government of Nigeria, says one billion naira has been set aside for payment of death benefits to doctors who died in active service.
Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Productivity disclosed this in a statement in Abuja, on Thursday.
This was after a meeting with the leadership of the Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors.
He stated that under the Group Life Insurance, the payment to deceased doctors and other health workers have commenced.
He also said evidence about those who have received the cheques, have been presented to the Federal Executive Council.
