Resident doctors in Abuja suspend a 30-day strike after the FCT Minister approved their welfare and working condition demands.
The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA) has called off its month-long indefinite strike, following the approval of key demands by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike.
ARD-FCTA President, Dr. George Ebong, confirmed the development on Monday, noting that the industrial action—which began on November 1, 2025—has been suspended for an initial period of four weeks.
According to him, the decision was taken after the minister gave approval for the items the association had been agitating for, including improved welfare and working conditions for doctors across FCTA-owned hospitals.
“ARD-FCTA has suspended its strike for four weeks with the hope that the approvals from Mr. Minister will be implemented,” Dr. Ebong said.
However, he warned that the doctors would not hesitate to resume the strike if the Federal Capital Territory Administration fails to meet the implementation timeline.
ARD-FCTA represents resident doctors working in 14 district and general hospitals under the FCTA, as well as the Department of Public Health.
The industrial action, which spanned 30 days, disrupted medical services across Abuja, causing delays in treatment and mounting pressure on non-striking health workers. The doctors had downed tools over issues bordering on welfare, fair remuneration, better working conditions, and other workplace improvements.
With the temporary suspension in place, all eyes are now on the FCTA to deliver on its commitments within the four-week window to avert further disruptions to healthcare services in the nation’s capital.
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