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Nigerian Resident Doctors Extend Pay Ultimatum Four Weeks While Noting Progress by Some States
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors gave the federal government another four weeks to address unpaid allowances and training funds. The group declared an industrial dispute after its June 27 virtual meeting.
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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors extended its ultimatum to the federal government by four weeks on June 27, 2026, while declaring an industrial dispute over unpaid salaries, allowances, and training funds. AllAfrica reported that the decision followed a virtual Extraordinary National Executive Council meeting and came after an earlier 21-day ultimatum issued in May 2026 expired without full resolution.
The association cited the federal government's failure to disburse the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund despite prior assurances.
It also pointed to ongoing delays in House Officers' salaries, non-payment of the 25/35 percent CONMESS upward review arrears, and 19 months of Professional Allowance arrears. Unpaid salaries and promotion arrears at multiple health institutions added to the list of grievances.
AllAfrica reported that NARD highlighted a crisis at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex in Ile-Ife, where management was accused of victimizing resident doctors and attempting to reintroduce bench fees despite a government circular abolishing the practice.
The group also faulted the Lagos University Teaching Hospital for refusing to provide call meals. The communique, signed by president Dr Mohammad Usman Suleiman, secretary-general Dr Shuaibu Ibrahim, and publicity and social secretary Dr Abdulmajid Yahya Ibrahim, acknowledged progress on other fronts.
The Ministerial Committee on Assaults against Healthcare Workers has substantially completed its work on excessive workloads, prolonged call hours, and casualisation of doctors, with its report nearing completion.
