OOUTH doctors suspend strike after Ogun payment pledge

The Association of Resident Doctors at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) in Sagamu, Ogun State, has suspended its 10-day warning strike. This decision comes after the state government assured that members' professional allowances would be paid on or before July 31, 2026.

The commitment was made during a meeting involving the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, and the Head of Service, Mr. Olanrewaju Saka, with the leadership of the Nigerian Medical Association in Ogun State present. Dr. John Omotoso, President of the OOUTH doctors' association, announced the suspension following an emergency meeting, directing members to resume work by 8 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

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Following a thorough appraisal of the association’s demands and the progress made thus far, Congress resolved to suspend the ongoing industrial action, with the expectation that payment of the Professional Allowance will be effected and reflected in members’ accounts on or before 31st July, 2026.

"Following a thorough appraisal of the association’s demands and the progress made thus far, Congress resolved to suspend the ongoing industrial action, with the expectation that payment of the Professional Allowance will be effected and reflected in members’ accounts on or before 31st July, 2026," Dr. Omotoso stated. The association plans to convene another general meeting on August 1, 2026, to assess the situation and decide on future actions.

The doctors had initiated the strike due to non-payment of revised professional and specialist allowances, delayed training funds, and worsening welfare conditions. They noted that despite a prior 14-day ultimatum, no Memorandum of Understanding had been signed, and no firm commitment was made regarding the implementation and payment of allowances, including outstanding arrears and the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund. The association warned against any form of victimisation and urged members to report any such incidents.

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We hereby direct that our members should resume work by 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, 25th June, 2026.