The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has confirmed that its members will resume work at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, following the suspension of the nationwide strike called by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD).
ARD UCH President, Dr Uthman Adedeji, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday that the hospital would adhere to the national directive.
The strike had been initiated by NARD due to unresolved issues with the Federal Government, including the reversal of the revised Professional Allowance, outstanding promotion and salary arrears, and the release of the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF).
Dr Adedeji said the strike was suspended after an Extraordinary National Executive Council meeting, during which NARD instructed all members, including those at UCH, to return to duty at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday. The decision followed the Federal Government’s agreement to reverse its position on the professional allowance and address other pending concerns.
He added that no new patients would be admitted until Wednesday morning to allow doctors to properly hand over current cases to consultants. Stable patients will be discharged, while critically ill patients may receive extended care if approved by the association’s leadership.
Dr Adedeji stressed ARD’s commitment to patient care and called on the Federal Government to promptly meet NARD’s demands to avoid further disruption in the healthcare sector.
