The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a warning over a possible nationwide strike, citing the Federal Government’s failure to fully implement agreements reached in a previously signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
In a statement released after its recent engagements, the association expressed dissatisfaction with what it described as prolonged delays and selective implementation of key welfare and professional demands affecting resident doctors across public health institutions in the country.
According to NARD, several commitments made by the government—particularly those bordering on remuneration, training support, and improved working conditions—remain unresolved despite repeated assurances. The association noted that the continued neglect of these issues has placed immense pressure on resident doctors, many of whom work under challenging conditions with limited resources.NARD warned that if concrete steps are not taken within an agreed timeline, its members may be left with no option but to withdraw their services, a move that could significantly disrupt healthcare delivery in public hospitals nationwide.
The association emphasized that its members remain committed to patient care but stressed that sustainable healthcare delivery cannot be achieved when doctors’ welfare agreements are consistently ignored.
While calling on the government to act swiftly to avert another industrial action, NARD also appealed to the public for understanding, noting that its demands are ultimately aimed at strengthening the health system and improving service delivery to Nigerians.
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official response from the Federal Government regarding the renewed strike threat.
