NARD to Decide Next Steps After Talks with FG Progress

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has reported progress in negotiations with the federal government concerning outstanding welfare and remuneration issues. NARD's National Executive Council (NEC), led by President Dr. Ogar Emmanuel Idoko, will convene on Saturday to decide on their next course of action.

This meeting was postponed to comply with the association's constitutional requirement of providing members with three days' notice. NARD had previously issued a 14-day ultimatum to the federal government on October 1, demanding the resolution of various issues, including the payment of outstanding remuneration reviews, promotion allowance arrears, and adjustments to the Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF).

NARD claims to be owed over 75 months in promotion allowance arrears, despite an agreement for the payment of 19 months. Although the government announced payments in 2025 for CONMESS/CONHESS arrears and the MRTF, NARD asserts that some entitlements remain unpaid or inadequately implemented.