US EditionNigerian Resident Doctors Commence Indefinite Strike
The doctors cited progress in talks with the federal government, including promises on salary arrears, allowances and residency training funding.
- On Tuesday, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors suspended its planned nationwide strike following an amicable resolution with the Federal Government on welfare demands.
- Demands driving the strike threat included reversing the revised Professional Allowance and prompt disbursement of the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund , plus payment of outstanding promotion and salary arrears.
- Following an Extraordinary National Executive Council meeting, NARD reported "progress made" in negotiations, citing commitments on hazard allowances and salary arrears. The association noted the government showed "renewed willingness" to address concerns.
- ARD UCH President, Dr. Uthman Adedeji, confirmed that members at the University College Hospital in Ibadan will resume duties at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Doctors are finalizing patient handovers to consultants.
- Recurring disputes over infrastructure and irregular payments have historically fueled a brain drain in Nigeria's health sector. While services resume, the association maintains focus on long-term systemic improvements for resident doctors.
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Resident Doctors Suspend Nationwide Strike
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, will resume work at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday following the suspension of the nationwide strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). ARD UCH President, Dr Uthman Adedeji, disclosed this on Tuesday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan, confirming compliance with the national directive. NAN reports that NARD had earlier …
Resident Doctors Suspend Planned Nationwide Strike After Talks With FG
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its planned nationwide strike following an agreement with the Federal Government of Nigeria on key demands affecting its members.The decision was announced on Tuesday, April 7, after an emergency meeting of the association’s National Executive Council, where members reviewed assurances presented by government representatives.NARD said the suspension was based on commitments by the…
NARD Suspends Nationwide Strike After 24 Hours Following Talks with FG - TV360 Nigeria
Resident doctors in Nigeria have suspended their strike after high-level talks with the federal government. The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) announced the decision less than 24 hours after beginning the nationwide industrial action, which was triggered by unpaid allowances, salary arrears, and other welfare-related concerns. Before the suspension, the doctors had embarked on the strike over what they described as persistent we…
Resident Doctors Suspend Planned Strike, Issue 2-week Ultimatum To Federal Government
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its planned indefinite strike action following high-level interventions from top government officials, including the Vice President Kashim Shettima and several key ministers. NARD’s National Executive Council (NEC) reached the decision during an emergency virtual meeting held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, where it reviewed recent developments and the government’s response to its dema…
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