Ogun Resident Doctors Launch 10-Day Warning Strike

Resident doctors at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital in Sagamu, Ogun State, have initiated a 10-day warning strike due to the non-payment of revised professional allowances and acute manpower shortages. This decision was made during the association's second quarter ordinary general meeting held on Monday, with the communiqué signed by President Dr. John Omotoso.

The doctors expressed deep concern over the state government's failure to implement the revised allowances, including outstanding arrears, despite an earlier 14-day ultimatum. They highlighted issues such as excessive workload, burnout, and security breaches within the hospital environment.

The doctors demand immediate payment of the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF), a comprehensive overhaul of hospital security, and improvements in accommodation and meal provisions. The association has stated that any member found disobeying the strike directive will incur a fine of N50,000.

An emergency general meeting will be convened at the end of the warning strike to review developments and determine further actions.