The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared an indefinite nationwide strike, set to commence on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m., following the expiration of its 30-day ultimatum to the Federal Government.
In a statement issued by its President, Dr. Mohammed Usman Suleiman, and shared on his official X handle, the association revealed that the decision was reached after an extraordinary five-hour National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on Saturday. Suleiman said the leadership had no option but to embark on industrial action after the government failed to address their long-standing demands.
“Twenty-nine days ago, you gave this National Officers Committee (NOC) the mandate to lead our noble association. Along with that mandate, you also handed us a second mandate of a 30-Day Ultimatum to the Federal Government on our demands,” the statement read.
The NARD president accused certain government officials of plotting what he described as “evil and exploitative plans” against resident doctors, stressing that the association would resist any form of unfair treatment. He said, “The NEC has marshaled out minimum demands, strike monitoring directives, no work no pay or no pay no work resolutions, and other necessary modalities for a successful action.”
According to Suleiman, the NOC has been directed to ensure full implementation and strict compliance across all centres nationwide. “We have reported to NEC and NEC has decided. The NOC will carry out this directive to the latter and in full compliance,” he added.
NARD also urged its members to prepare adequately by handing over patients to consultants, sensitising the public, and engaging community and religious leaders on the reasons behind the strike. The association maintained that the action would continue until their grievances are fully addressed by the Federal Government.