Nigerian resident doctors to strike indefinitely from August 10

Resident doctors across Nigeria are set to commence an indefinite nationwide strike starting August 10, 2026. The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) announced the industrial action following the Federal Government's persistent failure to implement agreed-upon terms and address critical welfare and workplace issues.

The decision, formalized in a communiqué released after a National Executive Council meeting, signals a breakdown in negotiations between the doctors and the government. NARD has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the lack of progress on issues vital to their professional lives and patient care.

This strike action is expected to significantly disrupt healthcare services nationwide, as resident doctors form a crucial part of the medical workforce in public hospitals. The association's resolve indicates a serious impasse, with the government's response likely to determine the duration and impact of the industrial action.