- Resident doctors in Osun join nationwide indefinite strike by NARD.
- The action follows unmet government promises and expired ultimatum.
- Doctors demand better welfare, pay, and working conditions.
Resident doctors in Osun State have joined the nationwide indefinite strike declared by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), halting medical services at the University of Teaching Hospital (UTH), Osogbo.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the action, which began on Saturday, followed the directive of the NARD National President, Dr. Mohammad Suleiman, after the expiration of a 30-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government.
Confirming compliance with the directive, the President of the Association of Resident Doctors, Osun chapter, Dr. Phillip Ajibade, told the News Agency of Nigeria that all resident doctors in the state had withdrawn their services in solidarity with their colleagues across the country.
“The NARD president was clear. He directed all members nationwide to embark on a total, indefinite, and comprehensive strike. ARD UTH Osogbo is an affiliate of NARD, and we have fully complied,” Ajibade stated.
He explained that the demands made by the national body also affect doctors in Osun, hence the need for collective action. “What NARD is demanding from the Federal Government and fighting for equally affects us too as doctors,” he added.
According to Dr. Suleiman, the national body decided to embark on the strike after several failed meetings and unfulfilled promises by government officials regarding improved welfare and working conditions for resident doctors.
He noted that despite repeated assurances, the government had yet to address critical issues such as the payment of arrears, improved hazard allowances, and funding for residency training programs.
The strike is expected to affect healthcare delivery across several federal and state hospitals, as NARD members make up a significant portion of Nigeria’s medical workforce.
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