Nigerian Resident Doctors to Begin Indefinite Nationwide Strike
ABUJA, Nigeria – In a move that threatens to paralyze the public health sector, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared an indefinite nationwide strike, set to commence on November 1.
The association announced the industrial action following the alleged failure of the Federal Government to address long-standing disputes and honor agreements. Central to the conflict is a massive debt of over 35 billion Naira (approximately $22 million) in unpaid allowances owed to its members.
The strike decision stems from the government’s inaction on a 19-point demand presented by the doctors’ union. NARD has also accused certain government officials of “misleading President Bola Tinubu” about the true state of affairs within the country’s health sector.
Dr. Mohammed Suleiman, President of NARD, characterized the upcoming strike as “total and indefinite.” He has directed all members to perform final ward rounds and ensure proper handover of patients to consultants before the strike action begins.
This development signals a potential major disruption to Nigeria’s healthcare services, as resident doctors form a critical backbone of clinical care in most public hospitals across the nation.
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