Resident doctors to begin indefinite strike Friday
A comprehensive and indefinite strike, beginning from Friday, October 31, 2025 has been declared by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors.
This followed a five-hour extraordinary National Executive Council meeting held last Sunday, where the council resolved that the Federal Government had failed to meet the association’s demands despite a 30-day ultimatum issued last month.
According to a statement on Saturday by NARD President, Mohammad Suleiman, the National Officers Committee had executed its mandate “with grace and confidence” but was left with no choice than to proceed with the industrial action.
“The NEC has unanimously directed us to declare a total, comprehensive, and indefinite strike action to commence on Friday, 31st October 2025, at 11:59 p.m.,” Suleiman stated.
He also noted that the council had outlined the minimum demands, strike monitoring directives, and modalities to ensure full compliance by members nationwide, adding that he had directed all centre presidents and general secretaries to convene emergency congress meetings to brief members on the resolutions reached.
He accused some individuals in and outside government of harbouring “exploitative plans” against resident doctors, adding that the union would collectively resist such moves.
According to him, members have been urged to use the days leading up to the strike to hand over patients, engage traditional and religious leaders, and sensitise the public and media on the reasons for their action.
“Trust the process, believe in your leaders, and remain resolute. Victory is certain,” he said.
The NARD president added that a communiqué and press conference detailing the association’s demands and decisions would be made available soon, while affirming committee’s commitment to act strictly under the directive of the National Executive Council.
Source: PUNCH
