The strike, triggered by unpaid allowances, delayed salaries, and other welfare issues, was called off following high-level government interventions.
Less than 24 hours after commencing a nationwide strike, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced the suspension of the industrial action.
The strike, triggered by unpaid allowances, delayed salaries, and other welfare issues, was called off following high-level government interventions.
The National Executive Council (NEC) of NARD said the suspension was a demonstration of goodwill in response to engagements by the Vice President, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, the Minister of Labour and Employment, the Minister of Finance, and other key stakeholders.
However, the association has given the federal government a two-week ultimatum to resolve outstanding matters, including the reversal of the halted Professional Allowance Table (PAT), payment of promotion and salary arrears, and the disbursement of the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF).
NARD warned that failure to meet these demands will prompt an immediate resumption of the strike.
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