NARD suspends strike after Gbajabiamila talks
Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026
The resolution averts a nationwide strike that would have disrupted healthcare services in federal hospitals, potentially affecting public health and government operations. The agreements imply increased government spending on salaries and allowances, which may have minor fiscal implications but are unlikely to significantly move markets.
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) stepped back from its planned nationwide strike scheduled for August 10 after a three-hour meeting with the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting, which included ministers of labour, health, and finance, the Budget Office, the Accountant-General, and IPPIS officials, produced agreements on salary and promotion arrears, allowance payments, house officer salary timing, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The government committed to one-week timelines for several issues, including LUTH meal allowances and salary arrears. NARD President Mohamed Suleiman said 'our matters are solved' but deferred the formal strike suspension to the Nigeria — National Executive Council. The government also agreed to strengthen hospital security and introduce legislation making assault on health workers an aggravated offence, following reports of 31 doctors and over 20 other health workers assaulted in the past 10 months. The dispute over 19 months of unpaid hazard and specialist allowance arrears remains partly unresolved, with the Budget Office to provide a payment timeline.
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