Resident doctors at UCH, Ibadan, resumed duties following a month-long nationwide strike
Resident doctors at University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, have resumed duties following a month-long nationwide strike that began on November 1. The industrial action, led by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), arose from unmet demands, including a 200% increase in the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure, the full implementation of allowances proposed since July 2022, immediate recruitment of clinical staff, and the removal of bureaucratic delays affecting doctor replacements.The strike was suspended after the NARD National Executive Council met on November 29 and signed a memorandum of understanding with the government, addressing most of the association’s immediate and short-term demands.
The agreement outlined specific actions and implementation timelines.Following the MoU, centre congresses were held on December 1 to brief members. UCH’s NARD president, Gboyega Ajibola, confirmed that doctors were updated on developments and directed to resume work. All members returned to their posts on Monday, marking the official end of the industrial action.
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