The National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, said it has suspended its strike and given the federal government a two-week window to fully implement agreements reached on its members’ welfare and training.
DAILY POST recalls that Resident Doctors embarked on warning strike on September 12, following the agitation for better welfare and other packages
But, in a statement signed by NARD President, Dr Tope Osundara, and Secretary General, Dr Odunbaku Kazeem Oluwasola, issued after the meeting, NARD said it has suspended the strike following the commencement of payment of the 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund, MRTF, to members who were previously owed
NAED claimed it sympathises with Nigerians dealing with health challenges coupled with hardship
According to the statement, after due deliberations, considering the plight of Nigerians who are grappling with health issues under the present harsh economy, the NEC resolved to suspend the strike action effective 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 14, 2025, to allow the government a two-week window to fully implement the demands contained in our 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 NOC 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.
