Medical lecturers at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, have suspended their four-month industrial action, paving the way for academic activities to resume.
The decision followed an emergency congress of the Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics, LAUTECH chapter, held on Monday.
In a statement signed by the Interim Chairman, Prof. Michael Olamoyegun, and Interim Secretary, Dr. Ayobami Alabi, and made available to journalists on Wednesday, the association confirmed that academic work restarted on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
According to NAMDA, the strike— which began on July 31 — was triggered by the delayed implementation of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure.
While the basic component has been paid, the group noted that all related allowances and arrears dating back to January 2025 remain outstanding.
“Congress observed that only the basic salary component of CONMESS has been implemented so far,” the statement read.
“All allowances under full CONMESS, including arrears from January 2025, are still pending, and these unresolved issues form the backbone of our negotiation with the university management.”
The lecturers said the suspension was a strategic move to allow “constructive and good-faith engagement” with the university authorities.
“After careful consideration, the congress unanimously resolved to suspend the strike to enable further dialogue toward securing the full CONMESS package — allowances and arrears inclusive,” the association stated.
NAMDA added that it had approved a framework for periodic assessment of progress in the implementation of the salary structure, stressing that its next steps — including the possibility of resuming industrial action — would depend on the university management’s responsiveness.
“This resolution is taken in good faith, in recognition of the appeals from the general public and stakeholders,” the association said.
“We trust that the university management will expedite action on the payment of outstanding allowances and arrears, in the interest of safeguarding the training and progression of our medical students.”
The congress also acknowledged the interventions of the governing council and the Oyo State Commissioner for Education, noting that their assurances played a role in the decision to suspend the strike.
NAMDA expressed appreciation to its members for what it described as “unwavering support, unity, and resilience,” saying their commitment upheld the dignity of the medical profession during the four-month standoff.
