OAUTH Resident Doctors Strike Indefinitely Over Welfare Issues

Resident doctors at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC) initiated an indefinite strike on June 20, 2026, over unresolved welfare issues. This action followed a 21-day ultimatum issued to hospital management.

A communiqué from an emergency general meeting held virtually on June 20, 2026, and signed by Dr. Martin Jesunbo, President, Dr. Oladipo Toyyeb, General Secretary, and Dr. Oaihimir Joel, Public Relations Officer, outlined the doctors' grievances. They expressed dissatisfaction with the management's response to their demands, which included the restoration of meal provisions, issuance of identification cards without charge, and allocation of housing units.

The doctors also criticized the management for failing to address manpower shortages and for implementing discriminatory policies regarding postgraduate medical training fees. The association rejected a letter from management dated June 17, 2026, claiming it did not accurately reflect the agreements reached.

The strike aims to improve staff welfare and enhance patient care.