The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its five-day warning strike, giving the Federal Government a fresh two-week deadline to address their outstanding demands.
NARD President, Tope Osundara, announced the suspension on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
Some demands have been met, and the government has promised to look into the remaining issues. The strike suspension took effect from 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 14, as a goodwill gesture to assist Nigerians seeking healthcare.
NARD had earlier issued several ultimatums before the strike, starting with a 21-day notice in July, extended by 10 days, and a final 24-hour notice before the industrial action. The association’s communiqué outlined unresolved issues including immediate payment of the 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund, settlement of five months’ arrears from the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) salary review, and payment of 2024 accoutrement allowance arrears.
The association urged the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria to recognize West African postgraduate membership certificates and called on the National Postgraduate Medical College to issue certificates promptly. NARD also gave the Oyo State Government a 15-day ultimatum to resolve welfare issues at Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, warning an indefinite strike if ignored.
Resident doctors in state-owned hospitals outside this suspension may continue strike actions until their governments show commitment to resolving issues.
