NARD Suspends Strike After Agreement with Government

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) announced the suspension of its planned strike on Tuesday following an emergency meeting of its National Executive Council (NEC). This decision came after the association reached an understanding with the federal government concerning unpaid salaries and welfare issues.

The NEC's statement emphasized the importance of goodwill and noted progress in negotiations, which included commitments to pay salary arrears and hazard allowances, as well as the disbursement of the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF). NARD has set a two-week deadline for the government to meet its outstanding demands, warning that failure to comply will result in an immediate resumption of the strike.

The association has frequently raised concerns regarding delays in salary payments, inadequate hazard allowances, and poor hospital infrastructure, which have led many doctors to seek opportunities abroad.