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Resident Doctors Issue 21-Day Ultimatum to FG Over Unpaid Allowances ... The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared an industrial dispute with the federal government and issued a 21-day ultimatum over unresolved welfare, remuneration and training-related issues affecting doctors across the country. The association warned that failure to address its demands within the stipulated period could jeopardise industrial harmony in the health sector and potentially disrupt healthcare services in public hospitals. The decision was announced in a communiqué issued at the end of the association’s May Ordinary General Meeting and Scientific Conference, held in Kano between May 31 and June 5. At the centre of the dispute are concerns over unpaid allowances, salary arrears, delayed training funds, staffing shortages and deteriorating working conditions faced by doctors in federal and state-owned health facilities. “The Association hereby declares an industrial dispute with the federal government of Nigeria on the outlined matters above, and the association cannot guarantee industrial harmony after the 21-day window period given to address all the demands,” the communiqué st…

Resident Doctors Issue Fresh 21-Day Ultimatum To Federal, State Govts ... The association warned that hospital authorities that continue to deny doctors their rights would be held responsible for any industrial unrest. The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a fresh 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government and defaulting state governments to settle outstanding salaries, allowances and welfare entitlements of their members. The association warned that hospital authorities that continue to deny doctors their rights would be held responsible for any industrial unrest. The ultimatum was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the Extraordinary National Executive Council (E-NEC) meeting of the association held virtually on Saturday, June 27, 2026, following the expiration of the 21-day window earlier granted to the Federal Government at its May 2026 Ordinary General Meeting to address the welfare and professional concerns of resident doctors nationwide. The communiqué, signed by the association's leadership, said the council reviewed reports from the National Officers' Committee on engagements with relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)…

Nigeria: Resident Doctors Threaten Nationwide Strike, Give Federal Govt 4-Week Ultimatum [Leadership] The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has extended its ultimatum to the federal government by another four weeks over unresolved welfare and professional issues affecting its members nationwide, while declaring an industrial dispute with the government.

Resident Doctors Threaten Nationwide Strike, Give Federal Govt 4-week ... The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has extended its ultimatum to the federal government by another four weeks over unresolved welfare and professional issues affecting its members nationwide, while declaring an industrial dispute with the government. The decision was reached during the association’s Extraordinary National Executive Council (E-NEC) meeting held virtually on Saturday, 27 June 2026, following the expiration of an earlier 21-day ultimatum issued at its May 2026 Ordinary General Meeting. In a communiqué signed by NARD president, Dr Mohammad Usman Suleiman; secretary-general, Dr Shuaibu Ibrahim; and publicity and social secretary, Dr Abdulmajid Yahya Ibrahim, the association said it reviewed reports from its National Officers’ Committee on engagements with relevant government agencies and on the implementation of previous resolutions. The doctors expressed dissatisfaction over the federal government’s failure to disburse the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF), despite repeated assurances. They also lamented the persistent delay in the payment of House Officers’ salari…

Medical World Nigeria - Medical News, Jobs, Conferences, Store, Directory The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State Branch, has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government and the management of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) against neglecting doctors’ welfare or intimidating members participating in the ongoing nationwide strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). Addressing journalists in Lagos on Thursday, the Chairman of NMA Lagos, Dr. Saheed Babajide, said any attempt by government authorities or hospital management to threaten or harass striking doctors would be met with decisive resistance. “The NMA Lagos State Branch fully supports the legitimate industrial action declared by NARD following the expiration of its thirty-day ultimatum to the Federal Government,” Babajide declared. “Any act of intimidation or harassment of our members will not be tolerated. We will not hesitate to publish the names of those involved.” He described the Federal Government’s failure to meet NARD’s nineteen-point demands and the Health Minister’s refusal to engage the association within the ultimatum period as “a clear act of negligence.” Baba…

LASUTH doctors' strike could escalate into wider healthcare disruption ... Following the ongoing strike by resident doctors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State branch, has warned that, if an urgent response is not provided, it could escalate into a wider healthcare disruption. DAILY POST recalls that the resident doctors had embarked on a three-day warning strike over the failure of the government and relevant authorities to address long-standing welfare issues affecting medical personnel in the hospital. Reacting on Thursday in a statement by the NMA Lagos chairman, Dr Ewonowo Sunday, the association said, “We view this development with deep concern. Regrettably, this crisis was avoidable if all concerned stakeholders had been more proactive and responsive in addressing the legitimate concerns raised by the resident doctors.” While acknowledging that strike action remains a last resort, the NMA said it often becomes inevitable when sustained dialogue fails to produce meaningful results, adding that the grievances of resident doctors at LASUTH include delayed implementation of revised professional allowances, unpaid …

NMA raises concern over doctors' strikes, urges urgent action Health Published By Abimbola Aderinola Date 18th June, 2026 Share: NMA raises concern over doctors’ strikes, urges urgent action Quick Read NMA warned that failure to address the issues at the heart of the industrial action could trigger a broader healthcare crisis in Lagos and across the country. By Oluwafunke Ishola The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has expressed concern over the ongoing three-day warning strike embarked upon by resident doctors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH). NMA warned that failure to address the issues at the heart of the industrial action could trigger a broader healthcare crisis in Lagos and across the country. The NMA said this in a statement signed by its Lagos Chapter Chairman, Dr Sunday Ewonowo, and Secretary, Dr O.J. Hassan, on Thursday. The association said the strike by the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), LASUTH, followed the Lagos State Government’s failure to resolve longstanding welfare and professional concerns affecting doctors at the institution. It described the development as regrettable and avoidable, noting that industrial action became neces…

'Doctors under siege': Resident doctors threaten nationwide strike June 6, 2026 By Chioma Obinna The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, on Saturday threatened to embark on a nationwide industrial action over the growing wave of assaults, harassment and intimidation of healthcare workers across the country. The association issued the warning amid rising attacks on doctors and nurses in hospitals and others health workers, accusing the Federal Government and security agencies of failing to protect healthcare personnel from violence, intimidation and unlawful arrests. NARD disclosed that no fewer than 17 tertiary health institutions recorded cases of attacks on doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers within one year, warning that the deteriorating situation could cripple healthcare services if urgent action is not taken. The latest outrage followed the controversial raid by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, UUTH, Akwa Ibom State, where Professor Eyo Ekpe, a cardiothoracic surgeon and Deputy Chairman of the hospital’s Medical Advisory Committee, was arrested. The incident sparked widesp…

Doctors in Nigeria strike over wages - PMC - NIH BMJ . 2004 Nov 20;329(7476):1206. Doctors in Nigeria strike over wages Chibuzo Odigwe Chibuzo Odigwe Find articles by Chibuzo Odigwe Copyright and License information Copyright © 2004, BMJ Publishing Group Ltd. PMC Copyright notice PMCID: PMC529503 Resident doctors in Nigeria's public hospitals have threatened to go on strike indefinitely if the government fails to meet their demands about wages. The threat comes from the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria (NARD), the 5000 strong trade union that represents doctors below the rank of consultant practising in public hospitals in Nigeria. To press home their point, the doctors embarked on what they called a "warning strike" between Monday and Tuesday this week. Commenting on the need to embark on the warning strike, the association's president, Jerry Oguzie said, "We have watched helplessly as our profession has been terribly bastardised, and infrastructural decay has overtaken our hospitals and health clinics. "In the current struggle, the two day warning strike was what its name suggested—a warning. It was a wake up call on the government of the federation to listen …

Resident Doctors Issue 21-Day Ultimatum to FG Over Unpaid Allowances The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the federal government a 21-day ultimatum to resolve outstanding issues including unpaid allowances, salary arrears, delayed training funds, and worsening welfare conditions across the health sector. In a communique released after its ordinary general meeting (OGM) in Kano, NARD declared an industrial dispute, warning that it could no longer guarantee industrial harmony if the demands remain unmet. The statement was signed by Mohammad Suleiman (President), Shuaibu Ibrahim (Secretary-General), and Abdulmajid Yahya Ibrahim (Publicity Secretary). The doctors demanded immediate payment of the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF), settlement of salary and promotion arrears, and correction of discrepancies in professional allowances. They also raised concerns about the welfare of house officers, citing salary delays, unpaid arrears, and unresolved internship placement challenges. NARD accused the Federal Character Commission (FCC), led by Motunrayo Omidiran, of delaying compliance letters needed for recruitment in federal health institutions, wor…

NMA Raises Concern Over LASUTH Doctors' Warning Strike, Urges Swift ... NMA Raises Concern Over LASUTH Doctors’ Warning Strike, Urges Swift Resolution NMA Raises Concern Over LASUTH Doctors’ Warning Strike, Urges Swift Resolution Health Published By Ayshatu S Rabo On Jun 18, 2026 NMA Raises Concern Over LASUTH Doctors’ Warning Strike, Urges Swift Resolution 15 Share NMA Raises Concern Over LASUTH Doctors’ Warning Strike, Urges Swift Resolution The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State branch, has expressed concern over the ongoing three-day warning strike by resident doctors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), warning that the industrial action could escalate into a broader healthcare disruption if urgent steps are not taken. In a statement issued on Thursday by the NMA Lagos Chairman, Dr. Ewonowo Sunday, the association described the development as “deeply unfortunate but avoidable,” attributing the breakdown in industrial harmony to prolonged delays in addressing welfare-related grievances of medical personnel. “We view this development with deep concern. Regrettably, this crisis was avoidable if all concerned stakeholders had been more proactive …

Resident doctors give FG 21-day ultimatum to clear unpaid ... - TheCable The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the federal government over unpaid allowances, salary arrears, delayed training funds, and worsening welfare concerns of its members across the country’s health sector. In a communique issued after its ordinary general meeting (OGM) held in Kano, the association warned that it would not be able to guarantee industrial harmony if the issues remain unresolved within the 21-day period. The communique wassignedby Mohammad Suleiman, president, Shuaibu Ibrahim, secretary-general, and Abdulmajid Yahya Ibrahim, publicity and social secretary, on Friday. NARD said the federal government had failed to fulfil several commitments to doctors despite repeated assurances and engagements. “The association hereby declares an industrial dispute with the federal government of Nigeria on the outlined matters above and cannot guarantee industrial harmony after the 21-day window period given to address all the demands,” the communique reads. The association said it is giving the federal government the 21-day window to commence concrete action…