Resident doctors under the Federal Capital Territory Administration have suspended their indefinite strike and will return to work on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 8 a.m.
The President of the Association of Resident Doctors, Dr. George Ebong, confirmed the development in Abuja on Friday, noting that the decision came after the Senate waded into the matter.
“The Senate Committee on Federal Territory Area Councils and Ancillary Matters, chaired by Senator David Jimkuta, has intervened. Even though none of our demands have been met yet, they assured us that they would engage the minister. The Congress has decided to trust their words and give dialogue a chance,” Dr. Ebong said.
He added that the association appreciated the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, for his efforts in brokering discussions.
The doctors had commenced the strike last week over unpaid salaries, poor welfare conditions, and lack of proper staffing in FCTA hospitals.
Their grievances include unpaid salary arrears of up to six months for doctors employed since 2023, delayed payment of the 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund, and outstanding hazard allowances.
Other demands include the recruitment of new personnel, timelines for promotion and conversion processes, payment of arrears arising from the upward review of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure, and improved infrastructure across FCTA hospitals.
“We are suspending the strike to begin work at 8 a.m. on Monday morning. However, if within the agreed timeframe nothing concrete is done, the Congress will decide the next line of action,” Dr. Ebong warned.
The ARD-FCTA comprises doctors serving in 14 district and general hospitals, as well as the Department of Public Health under the FCTA.
