The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has called off its month-long nationwide strike, bringing an end to 29 days of disrupted medical services across the country.
The industrial action, which commenced on November 1, 2025, was suspended on Saturday following an Extraordinary National Executive Council meeting. NARD’s Secretary-General, Dr Shuaibu Ibrahim, confirmed the development.
During the strike, an estimated 11,000 resident doctors across 91 federal and state teaching hospitals withdrew their services, severely impacting healthcare delivery nationwide.
Dr Ibrahim said the decision to suspend the action followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Government based on seven conditions set by the association.
According to him, two of the seven demands, including the release of the Professional Allowance Table and approval for doctors’ entry level to be placed at CONMESS 3, have already been implemented.
The remaining five, which cover issues such as the reinstatement of the Lokoja doctors, payment of arrears, upgrades for eligible doctors, specialist allowance, and the Membership Certificate matter, are expected to be addressed within four weeks.
“The strike was suspended after we signed the MoU with the Federal Government outlining the seven conditions we required,” he said. “Two have been met, and the others are to be completed within the next four weeks.”
He, however, cautioned that the association would not hesitate to resume the suspended action if the government fails to deliver on the outstanding commitments within the agreed timeframe.
“If the remaining demands are not met before the deadline, we will go back on strike,” he warned.
