Dare Babalola
The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA), on Monday commenced an indefinite strike action over unmet demands.
The development was made public by Dr. George Ebong, the chapter president of the association during a press conference in Abuja where he said that the decision followed a congress by its members on Sunday.
Ebong said the strike will take effect from Monday, 15th September 2025 at 8 AM.
He noted that the action was necessary for the government to urgently attend to their demands, which he maintained had endangered the lives of patients and medical practitioners alike.
According to Ebong, the industrial action does not target the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, or other government officials but solely demands that the right thing is done in the health sector.
He said, “The government is to meet any of our demands financially and non-financially.
“The Government of FCTA has refused to listen; the Congress has mandated that until they listen, we will go on strike starting from this morning, Monday, September 15th, 2025.
“This is not targeted against the minister or mandate secretary, but against a failed health system.
“We call on the Minister of FCT to do the needful.
“The Congress voted for an indefinite strike until our demands are met.
“Non-payment of 26 of our members after a long dialogue of seven months.
“The issue of unemployment has continued to affect the service to our patients. Unexplained deduction of salary and promotion since 2023.
“Some of the hospitals do not have X-rays. Hospitals are not favourable for working.”
