The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors announced an indefinite nationwide strike starting at 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The strike follows a breakdown in negotiations with the Federal Government over the implementation of the revised Professional Allowance Table. The decision was made during a virtual extraordinary National Executive Council meeting held on Saturday. The association cited unresolved issues regarding the allowance structure as the primary reason for the industrial action.
The strike will affect all federal medical centres where resident doctors are employed. Patients are expected to face significant disruptions in healthcare services across the country. The association has not indicated any plans to suspend the action pending further talks.
A strike beginning April 7 over unpaid professional allowances means patients will bear the cost of another stalled agreement. The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors is not the first group to protest delayed remuneration policies, and based on past patterns, this action is unlikely to force immediate government response. The real impact will be felt in emergency rooms and outpatient departments, not in negotiation rooms.
