NARD Suspends Nationwide Strike After FG's Commitment

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has decided to suspend its planned indefinite nationwide strike after the federal government reversed its previous stance on the doctors' allowances and salary arrears. This decision was made during an emergency virtual meeting of NARD's National Executive Council (NEC) held yesterday, where members assessed recent high-level interventions from government officials and stakeholders in the health sector.

The government has committed to implementing allowances that are expected to reflect in April salaries and to clear outstanding promotional salary arrears for resident doctors across affected institutions. Additionally, the government has approved the Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF) to ensure full disbursement.

NARD described this as a significant step towards resolving long-standing grievances but expressed concerns over ongoing delays in salary payments. The association has called for urgent meetings with stakeholders to address these issues and maintain pressure for the timely release of funds.

NARD's leadership includes Dr. Mohammad Usman Suleiman as President and Dr.

Shuaibu Ibrahim as Secretary General.