Resident doctors warn FG of strike over unpaid allowances
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has declared an industrial dispute with the Federal Government, issuing a fresh ultimatum over unresolved welfare issues. The association, led by Dr. Mohammad Usman Suleiman, has warned that it cannot guarantee industrial harmony if its demands are not met. Key grievances include unpaid salaries, allowances, and the delayed release of the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund. The group has also raised concerns about the treatment of its members in various teaching hospitals.
Highlights
- NARD has given the Federal Government a four-week window to address its demands or face potential nationwide industrial action.
- The association cited delays in salaries, unpaid allowances, and the non-release of the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund as major issues.
- Concerns were raised about the victimisation of members at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex and the reintroduction of bench fees.
- NARD criticised the Lagos University Teaching Hospital for not providing call meals to resident doctors on duty.
- The association acknowledged some positive steps, such as efforts to address assaults on healthcare workers and welfare improvements in some states, but insisted that overall progress remains unsatisfactory.
