Resident Doctors Suspend Indefinite Strike, Give FG Fresh Four-Week Ultimatum To Implement Outstanding Agreements On Salaries

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its plan to proceed on Indefinite strike , after given the Federal Government, a fresh  four-week ultimatum  to fully implement outstanding agreements on salaries, allowances and welfare

NARD took the decision  at the end of its January National Executive Council (NEC) meeting and Scientific Conference, held between January 25 and 29, 2026, in Jos, Plateau State.

However, the Association in a communiqué jointly signed by its President, Mohammad Suleiman; Secretary-General, Shuaibu Ibrahim; and Publicity and Social Secretary, Abdulmajid Ibrahim, expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang and other key stakeholders for their roles in ongoing engagements

NARD said the extension of the strike suspension for another four weeks was a “goodwill gesture” in recognition of what it described as progress made by the Federal Government.

“In recognition of the progress made by the Federal Government towards addressing the legitimate demands of Nigerian resident doctors, the NEC has resolved to extend the suspension of the Total Indefinite Comprehensive Strike for a further period of four weeks,” the communiqué stated.