NARD Issues Four-Week Ultimatum to Federal Government

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the Federal Government a four-week ultimatum to address unresolved welfare issues affecting doctors across the nation. This decision was made during a virtual meeting of the NARD Executive Council on June 27, 2026.

Key concerns raised include the non-disbursement of the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF), delayed payment of house officer salaries, and outstanding entitlements amounting to 25-35 percent of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) arrears, which have been pending for 19 months. NARD, represented by President Dr. Mohammad Usman Suleiman, Secretary General Dr. Shuaibu Ibrahim, and Public Social Secretary Dr. Abdulmajid Yahya, condemned the denial of meal allowances to resident doctors and expressed concerns over excessive workloads and assaults against healthcare workers.

The association demands immediate payment of outstanding arrears and the implementation of welfare agreements within 21 days. Failure to meet these demands may lead to nationwide industrial action.