The Digest:
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its indefinite nationwide strike following a meeting of its national executive council. NARD president Mohammad Usman Suleiman said doctors have been directed to resume work at 8 am on Wednesday after receiving assurance from the federal government on the reversal of the decision to halt the implementation of the professional allowance table (PAT). The association gave the government an ultimatum of April 21, warning that strike action would be inevitable if demands are not met.
Key Points:
- Patients can now access healthcare services as doctors return to work.
- The two-week ultimatum puts pressure on the government to act quickly.
- Outstanding demands include promotion arrears and salary arrears.
- The 2026 medical residency training fund payment process must be concluded.
- Trust between NARD and the government remains fragile after broken agreements.
