Oyo Doctors Threaten Strike Over Welfare Issues in 2026
The Association of Medical and Dental Officers of Oyo State (AMDO) has issued a 21-day warning strike ultimatum to Governor Oluwaseyi Makinde due to prolonged delays in addressing outstanding welfare issues affecting medical and dental officers. This decision followed a resolution made during the association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 17th September 2026.
The strike is scheduled to begin on Monday, 12th October, and conclude on Sunday, 18th October 2026, unless the demands are satisfactorily resolved. AMDO acknowledged some efforts by the Office of the Head of Service and the Ministry of Health but stated that critical matters remain unresolved.
Key demands include the approval and payment of Professional and Accoutrement Allowances, immediate payment of the outstanding balance of the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund, and the implementation of the Skipping Policy approved on 27 December 2023. The association also called for the recruitment of medical officers and the restoration of salaries for affected doctors.
AMDO remains open to dialogue to prevent the proposed industrial action.
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