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Resident doctors warn of new strike over unmet government promises
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has issued a fresh warning of an indefinite strike. The doctors say the Federal Government has failed to honor a key agreement signed after their last industrial action. They are urging senior medical leaders to intervene before another nationwide shutdown.
"Resident doctors form the backbone of service delivery in Nigeria’s tertiary hospitals."
Highlights
- NARD suspended its last strike on November 29 after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the government.
- The government promised to meet the doctors’ demands within four weeks, but deadlines have passed without action.
- Multiple ultimatums and extensions were given, but the Federal Ministry of Health has not responded.
- The association says another strike could disrupt hospital services for millions across Nigeria.
- As of now, the government has not issued an official response to the doctors’ warnings.
