Kaduna Doctors Push For Unmet Demands As Strike Begins Monday
The Association of Resident Doctors, Kaduna State chapter, has reiterated its commitment to dialogue and fair negotiations as it prepares for an indefinite strike beginning 12:00 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 1.
In a communiqué released after an emergency virtual congress meeting and shared with the Newsmen , the ARD expressed appreciation for earlier engagements and urged the timely fulfillment of key agreements.
President of ARD, Richard Daniel, lauded members’ patience, noting they worked beyond the initial deadline to give the government time to implement 2024 CONMESS and resolve other longstanding welfare demands.
“Our members showed understanding by staying on duty while expecting implementation of agreements signed in good faith.
“We hoped all concerns would be resolved by the end of August,” Daniel stated.
However, he said no changes reflecting the agreement were observed in the August 2025 salary, in spite of the expiration of the government’s two-month implementation timeline agreed upon in June.
As a result, the association resolved to commence the indefinite strike, not as a first option, but a necessary response to repeated delays in addressing doctors’ legitimate demands and welfare concerns.
In a related move, the ARD at Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital announced it would also begin an indefinite strike from midnight, Aug. 31, in alignment with the broader action by the state chapter.
Dr Josiah Yakubu, representing the Barau Dikko chapter, said formal reminder letters were sent on June 19, Aug. 1, and Aug. 25, urging compliance with the Memorandum of Understanding signed in June.
“We remain hopeful the government will show goodwill by fulfilling its promises.
“Our goal remains quality healthcare, which depends on fair treatment and proper support for medical professionals,” Yakubu said.
Both associations called on the Kaduna State Government to act promptly to avoid disruption in healthcare delivery and reaffirmed readiness to return once agreements are fully honoured and welfare concerns addressed.