The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has given the Federal Government a fresh 30-day ultimatum to address outstanding welfare and policy issues affecting its members, including unpaid salary arrears, promotion entitlements, and the reinstatement of sacked doctors.
The ultimatum was contained in a communiqué signed on Sunday by NARD President, Dr Mohammad Suleiman; Secretary-General, Dr Shuaibu Ibrahim; and Publicity and Social Secretary, Dr Abdulmajid Ibrahim, at the close of the association’s 45th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference, held in Katsina State between September 21 and 26.
The meeting, themed “Mitigating Health Worker Migration through Extra-Remuneration Incentives: A Strategy for Sustainable Development”, also marked a leadership transition, with Dr Suleiman elected as president to succeed Dr Tope Osundara.
Earlier this month, NARD embarked on a five-day warning strike, which it suspended after two days following the release of funds for the Medical Residency Training Fund and to allow the government two weeks to address other demands.
It also urged Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to urgently address the welfare of resident doctors at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomosho.
NARD called for the full implementation of CONMESS circulars across all federal, state, and private health institutions, including medical schools and regulatory bodies.
On policy, the AGM resolved to intensify engagement with the National Assembly to secure adequate healthcare funding in the 2026 Appropriation Act, while also demanding immediate implementation of agreed special pension benefits for doctors.
The new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has declared himself the king of all religions. Ladoja pledged to serve all residents of the Ibadan city, regardless of their status or faith. He made the commitment during a thanksgiving service following his coronation at the Church of the Ascension in Ibadan on Sunday. On Friday, Ladoja was crowned the 44th Olubadan by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo […]
Post comments (0)