The Digest:
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its planned nationwide indefinite strike, which was scheduled to commence on Monday, January 12, 2026. The decision was announced in a statement by the association's Secretary-General, Dr. Shuaibu Ibrahim, following an earlier declaration of industrial action over unmet demands from the Federal Government.
Key Points:
- The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its planned strike.
- The industrial action was scheduled to begin on Monday, January 12, 2026.
- The suspension was announced by NARD's Secretary-General, Dr. Shuaibu Ibrahim.
- The strike was intended to pressure the government over longstanding welfare and professional demands.
- NARD had declared the strike after an Emergency National Executive Council meeting on January 2.
- This follows a recent court injunction that barred the union from proceeding with the strike.
- The suspension averts a major disruption to Nigeria's public healthcare system.
- Further details on the agreement or reasons for suspension are awaited.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria
