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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its five-day warning strike after two days, citing commitments from the federal government to address key demands. NARD President Dr. Tope Osundara stated that “some of our demands have been met. The government has promised to look into other issues. Strike suspended; resumption to work tomorrow (today). We did this as a sign of goodwill and to assist Nigerians who are seeking healthcare in our various facilities.”
The strike, which began on Friday, September 12, 2025, was called off on Saturday night, with members directed to resume work on Sunday, September 14, 2025. The doctors had embarked on the strike to press for several outstanding entitlements, including immediate payment of the 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund, settlement of salary arrears, payment of accoutrement allowance arrears, and prompt disbursement of specialist allowances and hazard pay.
The government has commenced payment of the 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund to some members who were previously owed and has promised to address five months’ arrears from the revised Consolidated Medical Salary Structure review. The suspension of the strike is seen as a sign of goodwill, allowing the government a two-week window to fulfill its commitments. NARD emphasized its dedication to working with the government to ensure better healthcare for Nigerians.
However, resident doctors in state tertiary hospitals will continue their industrial action until their respective governments demonstrate a genuine commitment to addressing their concerns. NARD confirmed that the decision to suspend the strike followed the Federal Government’s commitment to address some of its concerns and has given the Federal Government an additional two-week ultimatum to meet its demands.
NARD also called on the Oyo State Government to comply with the 15-day ultimatum issued by the Nigerian Medical Association’s Oyo State branch to address lingering issues affecting doctors at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, warning that failure to do so would compel its members in the state to embark on an indefinite solidarity strike.
