The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced a nationwide warning strike that will begin on Friday, September 12, 2025. The University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) chapter will join the strike, following directives from the national secretariat. Dr. M.O. Awodun, president of the UITH chapter, said the chapter’s participation depends on the Federal Government’s response to the association’s demands.
At present, only the Abuja chapter of NARD is on strike, a action that started on Monday. During an e‑NEC meeting on Wednesday, the Abuja national secretariat voted unanimously to proceed with a five‑day warning strike if their demands remain unmet. The strike seeks to address poor working conditions, frequent power shortages, the downgrading of certificates, and inadequate remuneration.
The national secretariat has instructed all chapters to notify their hospital management and continue pressing for the collective demands. By shutting down public hospitals, NARD aims to draw attention to these grievances and compel government action. General‑Secretary Agbor Affiong confirmed the five‑day warning strike in a Thursday statement, emphasizing the need for improved working conditions.
The Federal Capital Territory Administration’s chapter of NARD initiated the strike on Monday, setting the stage for the nationwide action. As the strike approaches, significant disruptions to the healthcare sector are expected. The government’s response to NARD’s demands will be crucial in determining the strike’s outcome, and the potential shutdown of public hospitals places increasing pressure on authorities to address the long‑standing issues affecting Nigeria’s healthcare system. The impact on patients and the broader sector will be closely monitored in the coming days.
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