The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has commenced a five-day warning strike, triggered by the Federal Government’s failure to address longstanding issues such as unpaid allowances, salary arrears, and other unresolved welfare demands.

The strike was confirmed in a statement titled “Declaration of Strike Action” and signed by NARD Secretary-General, Dr. Oluwasola Odunbaku, on Friday. The association accused the Federal Government of neglecting critical demands despite multiple attempts at dialogue.

“This warning strike becomes necessary due to the continued neglect of our welfare and the lack of concrete steps by the government to resolve the issues affecting our members,” the statement said.

NARD highlighted several concerns, including unpaid salaries in some hospitals, withheld allowances, and unfavorable working conditions. The association described the warning strike as a last resort to prompt response from the government before futher actions are considered.

At the time of filing this report, the Federal Ministry of Health had not responded officially.

The association called on its members nationwide to fully adhere to the strike and urged the government to take immediate action to avoid a worsening crisis in the healthcare system.