The strike, which commenced early Friday, disrupted services in public hospitals across the country. However, the doctors were directed to resume duties on Sunday following the suspension announced.

NARD President, Tope Osundara, confirmed the development to newsmen via a phone conversation, “Some of our demands have been met, and the government has promised to look into the others. We suspended the strike as a sign of goodwill and to support Nigerians seeking care in our various facilities,” he said.

During the strike, consultants and other health professionals were left to manage hospital operations, resulting in overstretched services and delays for patients.

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The resident doctors had embarked on the industrial action to demand, Immediate payment of the outstanding 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund, Settlement of five months’ arrears following the 25–35% review of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure, CONMESS, Payment of 2024 accoutrement allowance arrears, Prompt disbursement of specialist allowances, Restoration of recognition for the West African postgraduate membership certificates by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, MDCN,

NARD has emphasized that the suspension is temporary and contingent upon the government’s fulfillment of its promises.

Source: Punch