The resident physicians at Uyo University Teaching Hospital (UUTH) have announced their participation in the nationwide strike organized by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). The strike will begin on Monday, January 12, 2026.
This decision was made at an extraordinary general meeting of the UUTH Resident Physicians Association on Thursday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. It was recorded in a statement issued by the association’s president, Dr. Ekomobong Udoh, and general secretary, Dr. Kenneth Ikott.
According to the statement, the center’s residents will hold a peaceful demonstration on the UUTH campus at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, in accordance with the instructions of the national association. The association also confirmed its participation in the NARD’s comprehensive strike (GTL2.0).
Dr. Udoh explained that the strike was a consequence of the federal government’s failure to fulfill the agreement reached with the resident physicians in November 2025. He emphasized that the strike, under the motto “No implementation, no turning back,” would continue until the government addressed the physicians’ demands.
These demands include the reinstatement of the five physicians at the Lokoja Teaching Hospital (FTH Lokoja Five), the payment of outstanding promotions and salaries, the full implementation of the allowance scheme, including the back payments stipulated in the 2026 budget, and an official clarification from the Federal Ministry of Health regarding the automatic allocation of new resident physicians.
These demands include the reinstatement of the (FTH Lokoja Five), the payment of outstanding promotions and salaries, the full implementation of the allowance scheme, including the back payments included in the 2026 budget, and an official clarification from the Federal Ministry of Health regarding the automatic assignment of new resident physicians.
Other topics discussed included the reinstatement and implementation of the specialist allowance, the settlement of salary delays and arrears for interns through payroll processing, the reclassification of membership certificates, the issuance of certificates following the first stage of training by the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council, the establishment of committees to regulate coverage and working hours, and the swift resumption and conclusion of the collective bargaining process.
The association reaffirmed its support for the NARD’s resolutions and urged the authorities to address these issues promptly to prevent a prolonged disruption of healthcare provision.
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