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The Digest:

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced an indefinite nationwide strike, beginning November 1, 2025, following the federal government’s failure to address longstanding grievances, including N38 billion in salary arrears owed to approximately 50,000 healthcare workers.

Key Points:
  • NARD declares indefinite strike from November 1 over N38 billion salary arrears owed to health workers.
  • The debt spans two years and excludes additional allowance arrears dating back over a decade.
  • Resident doctor numbers have plummeted from 20,000 to 11,000 in the last decade.
  • Key demands include reinstatement of unjustly dismissed members and payment of allowance arrears.
  • NARD President Dr. Mohammad Usman highlighted 16 years without a salary review for doctors.
  • Excessive work hours and casualization of roles were cited as critical risks to patient safety.
  • The strike follows a three-year negotiation period and lapsed government ultimatums.
As the health sector faces catastrophic manpower shortages, this strike underscores a system pushed to collapse by persistent neglect and unfulfilled promises.

Sources: Guardian