Resident Doctors Suspend Strike After Government Meets Some Demands
Omoyeni Olabode
Resident doctors under the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have called off their warning strike just two days after it began. They resumed work immediately following assurances from the federal government regarding several of their demands.
According to NARD President Tope Osundara, some of the doctors’ demands have been met, prompting the suspension of the strike as a “goodwill gesture” to ease the hardship faced by Nigerians seeking care. The doctors will still review the government’s responses to outstanding concerns.
Among the demands still under review are arrears in pay, the downgrading of membership certificates from the West African Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, manpower shortages, and the issuance of a corrected remuneration circular by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission.
The strike, which began on 12 September 2025, was a five-day warning action that had already disrupted operations in federal hospitals nationwide.
The resolution for now seems to hinge on continued dialogue and the government fulfilling promises made during negotiations. Many in the health sector see this development as a partial victory, but stress that full implementation of all demands remains essential.
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