The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), have declared total and indefinite nationwide strike, commencing today Tuesday 7th April, 2026, following Federal Government’s decision to stop the implementation of the Professional Allowance Table (PAT), a key component of an agreement reached after 2025 strike.
NARD described the Federal Government’s decision to remove the PAT as unfortunate and unacceptable.
The association had in statement signed by NARD’s Secretary General, Dr. Shuaibu Ibrahim, said that its members have resolved to embark on a total and comprehensive strike after extensive deliberations, adding that the action would only be called off if its demands are met.
The decision to embark on the industrial action was arrived at after NARD Extraordinary National Executive Council (e-NEC) meeting held virtually on Saturday.
NARD is demanding an immediate reversal of the decision to stop the allowance table payment of promotion and salary arrears; settlement of 19 months’ outstanding allowance; and release of the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund.
The NARD leadership urged its members to unite in the fight against what it described as injustice to a logical conclusion.
