NARD Issues August 10 Ultimatum for Welfare Demands

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has set a deadline of August 10, 2026, for the Federal Government to address outstanding welfare and labor issues, or face a nationwide industrial strike. This decision was made during the association's July National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Gombe State.

The strike is scheduled to commence at 8:00 a.m. on August 10 if demands are unmet. NARD's demands include payment of outstanding salary arrears, allowances, implementation of agreements, and improved working conditions.

The association condemned the harassment of doctors and called for a National Healthcare Workers Assault Prevention and Response Protocol. They also demanded immediate payment of the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund to eligible doctors, the 25/35 percent CONMESS upward review arrears, and 19 months of professional allowance arrears.

Furthermore, NARD urged the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to expedite the resolution of excessive workload issues and the implementation of the Medical and Health Workers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement.