The National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has suspended its strike and given the federal government a two-week window to fully implement the agreements reached on its members’ welfare and training.
Resident doctors, go back to work
Resident doctors embarked on warning strike on Friday, September 12, on the heel of the agitation for better welfare and other packages.
According to a statement signed by NARD President, Dr. Tope Osundara, and Secretary General, Dr. Odunbaku Kazeem Oluwasola, issued following NARD’s meeting, the union announced the suspension of the strike following the commencement of payment of the 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund, MRTF, to members who were previously owed.
NARD also sympathised with Nigerians dealing with health challenges in the face of hardship.
NARD stated further that after due deliberations, considered the plight of Nigerians who are grappling with health issues under the present harsh economy, the resolution of the National Executive Council is to suspend the strike action effective from 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 14, 2025, to allow the government a two-week window to fully implement the demands contained in its communique.
It also called on the Oyo State Government to comply with the 15-day ultimatum issued by the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Oyo State branch, to address the lingering issues affecting doctors at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso.
It said, “Failure to do so will compel the NEC of NARD to direct all members within Oyo State to embark on an indefinite solidarity strike.
”Furthermore, we urge other State Governments to promptly resolve the welfare challenges facing our members in line with the NEC resolution.”
It called on members in the state tertiary hospitals to continue their industrial action until their respective governments demonstrate a genuine commitment to addressing their concerns.
