Resident Doctors Threaten Nationwide Strike, Give FG 4-Week Ultimatum

Resident Doctors Threaten Nationwide Strike, Give FG 4-Week Ultimatum


The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has extended its ultimatum to the federal government by another four weeks over unresolved welfare and professional issues affecting its members nationwide, while declaring an industrial dispute with the government.

The decision was reached during the Association’s Extraordinary National Executive Council (E-NEC) meeting held virtually on Saturday, June 27, 2026, following the expiration of an earlier 21-day ultimatum issued at its May 2026 Ordinary General Meeting.

In a communiqué signed by NARD President, Dr. Mohammad Usman Suleiman, Secretary-General, ...