Resident doctors declare nationwide indefinite strike from August 10

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared an indefinite nationwide industrial action from August 10, 2026, over the Federal Government’s failure to implement agreements reached with the association and address lingering welfare and workplace concerns.

The decision was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of NARD’s National Executive Council meeting and Annual National Scientific Conference held in Gombe on Thursday.

Addressing journalists, the National President of NARD, Dr. Muhammed Usman Suleiman, said the strike had become necessary due to the government’s inability to resolve critical issues affecting resident doctors across the country.

Suleiman said members had continued to face challenges including alleged intimidation, harassment and physical assaults in some federal health institutions, poor welfare conditions, unpaid allowances, inadequate healthcare infrastructure and denial of professional entitlements.