Resident doctors threaten nationwide strike over arrears
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) issued a communiqué after its July national executive council meeting saying it will begin a total and comprehensive industrial strike at 8:00 a.m. on Monday 10 August 2026 unless the federal government resolves outstanding welfare issues. NARD, through president Dr Mohammad Suleiman and secretary Dr Shuaibu Ibrahim, listed demands including payment of 25/35 per cent CONMESS review arrears, 19 months of professional allowance arrears, salary and promotion arrears, and inclusion of omitted resident doctors in the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund. The group also pressed for safety protocols and health facility upgrades.
NARD will strike nationwide on 10 August unless demands are met
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NARD met for its national executive council from 26 to 31 July in Gombe and approved the communiqué. The council said agreements with the federal government have progressed slowly. If demands are not met, the association will start a…
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