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Resident doctors to commence indefinite nationwide strike on Tuesday
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced the commencement of an indefinite nationwide strike, beginning 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday April 7, 2026.
This, according to the group, is due to the Federal Government’s plan to halt the implementation of the revised Professional Allowance Table, which is key to agreements reached after its 2025 industrial action.
The association’s decision was contained in a statement signed by its National President, Dr. Shuaibu Ibrahim, after a virtual Extraordinary National Executive Council meeting held on Saturday.
“The National Executive Council was informed about the Federal Government’s decision to remove the Professional Allowance Table, a development deemed unfortunate.
“Following extensive deliberations, the NEC resolved to embark on a total industrial and comprehensive strike beginning at 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026,” Ibrahim said.
The agreement included improved remuneration packages for resident doctors, covering call duty allowances, shift allowances, rural posting incentives, and non-clinical duty payments.
The group therefore called for the immediate reversal of the government’s decision and the settlement of all outstanding entitlements.
“We demand the reversal of the decision to cease the implementation of the PAT starting in April 2026.
“There must be immediate payment of promotion arrears and salary arrears in affected centres, as well as the prompt conclusion of the process of paying the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund.
“We also insist on the immediate processing and payment of the outstanding 19 months’ arrears of the Professional Allowance,” the body demanded.
Urging members of the body to remain united, the NARD president noted:
“The NARD leadership calls on its members to unite in the fight against this injustice and to pursue it to a logical conclusion.”
The decision is expected to disrupt healthcare services across public hospitals in Nigeria.
