The Association of Resident Doctors at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital has announced its decision to join the nationwide strike declared by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) starting Monday, January 12, 2026.
The announcement came in a communiqué released after an emergency general meeting of the association in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Thursday.
The statement, endorsed by UUTH Resident Doctors’ President, Dr. Ekomobong Udoh, and General Secretary, Dr. Kenneth Ikott, confirmed that members would stage a peaceful protest within the hospital premises at 9 a.m. on Monday.
The communiqué stated, “Following a thorough review of the resolutions issued by the NARD Extra-Ordinary NEC virtual meeting held on January 2, 2026, our congress fully supports the implementation of the directives. We will participate in the Total, Indefinite, and Comprehensive Strike (TICS) 2.0 from 12 a.m. on Monday and conduct a peaceful protest at 9 a.m. within UUTH premises, in compliance with NARD instructions.”
Dr. Udoh explained that the strike became necessary due to the Federal Government’s failure to fully implement the Memorandum of Understanding signed with resident doctors in November 2025.
He emphasized that the industrial action would only end once all minimum demands are met.
“Our slogan for this strike is ‘No Implementation, No Going Back,’” Dr. Udoh said.
“We are calling for the reinstatement of the FTH Lokoja Five, payment of promotion and salary arrears, full implementation of professional allowances, clarification on entry-level and skipping issues, reintroduction of the Specialist Allowance, and resolution of house officers’ salary delays, among other demands.”
He further stated that the strike also seeks the establishment of committees to regulate locum work and working hours, resumption and timely conclusion of the Collective Bargaining Agreement process, and proper issuance of membership certificates by the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria.
The UUTH resident doctors’ decision reflects a growing nationwide concern over unresolved demands in the health sector, signaling continued disruption in public hospitals unless the government addresses the issues raised.
