The Association of Resident Doctors, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (ARD AKTH), Kano has announced its plan to embark on nationwide strike following the failure of federal government to fulfill their demands.
Dr. Bello Aminu Bello, the president of the association AKTH Branch disclosed this in a statement sent to GLOBAL TRACKER.
The statement reads “The Association of Resident Doctors, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (ARD AKTH), Kano, wishes to formally address the Nigerian public, hospital management, and relevant government authorities on the prevailing challenges confronting resident doctors nationwide.
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Following extensive deliberations and in strict alignment with the directive of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), the ARD AKTH hereby declares its decision to join the Total and Indefinite Consolidated Strike (TICS 2.0).
The strike action is scheduled to commence by 12:00 midnight on Monday, 12th January 2026. This decision was not taken lightly. It follows prolonged engagement, repeated assurances, and persistent failure by relevant authorities to address critical welfare, training, and remuneration concerns affecting resident doctors and the healthcare system.
Our demands remain clear, legitimate, and long overdue:
– Immediate reinstatement of the FTH Lokoja Five.
– Payment of all outstanding promotion and salary arrears.
– Full implementation of the approved professional allowance table, with arrears captured in the 2026 Federal Budget.
– Official clarification by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to Chief Executives on skipping and entry-level placement issues.
– Re-introduction and full implementation of the Specialist Allowance.
– Resolution of House Officers’ salary delays and arrears, with issuance of a clear pay advisory.
– Re-categorization of membership certificates and issuance of certificates post Part I examinations by the NPMCN.
– Immediate commencement of locum practice and work-hours regulation committees.
– Resumption and timely conclusion of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) process.
The continued neglect of these issues poses serious risks to healthcare delivery, workforce morale, and patient safety.
It said resident doctors cannot continue to function optimally in an environment of uncertainty and unfulfilled commitments.
The statement added that ARD AKTH remains open to genuine, concrete, and time-bound negotiations, but until meaningful progress is achieved, we stand in full solidarity with NARD and resident doctors nationwide.