The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Friday began a five-day nationwide warning strike, citing the Federal Government’s failure to meet long-standing demands over unpaid allowances, salary arrears, and other welfare concerns.

The association’s decision follows the expiration of a fresh ultimatum it had given to the government.

In a message titled “Declaration of Strike Action”, NARD Secretary-General, Dr. Oluwasola Odunbaku, confirmed that the strike commenced at 8:00 am.

“Good morning, NEC Members, thank you all for your continued cooperation and understanding. As clearly stated in our earlier communique, the strike is scheduled to commence at 8:00 am today (Friday). All Centre leadership is expected to guide their members accordingly. Further updates will be communicated to NEC members in due course,” Odunbaku stated.

NARD has repeatedly raised concerns about poor working conditions, delayed payments, and unresolved welfare packages, warning that such issues threaten the morale and efficiency of medical professionals across the country.

The current action is a warning strike, but the doctors have not ruled out a full-scale industrial action if the government fails to address their grievances within the stipulated period.