/ Sep 29, 2026
/ Sep 29, 2026

Ogun resident Doctors launch 10-day warning strike over unpaid allowances

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Resident doctors at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Sagamu, Ogun State, have commenced a 10-day warning strike over unpaid revised professional and specialist allowances, worsening welfare conditions, and other unresolved grievances.

 

The Association of Resident Doctors announced the industrial action following a meeting held on Monday at the Adebola Adegunwa Hall, where members expressed frustration over the state government’s failure to implement agreed financial commitments.

In a communiqué signed by the association’s president, Dr John Omotoso, the doctors said no Memorandum of Understanding had been signed despite the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued earlier.

They are demanding immediate payment of revised allowances, including outstanding arrears, as well as the settlement of the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF), which they say has been delayed despite government domestication of the scheme.

The doctors also raised concerns about manpower shortages, excessive workload, poor accommodation, insecurity within hospital premises, and inadequate call room facilities and welfare provisions.

As part of the strike resolution, the association imposed a ₦50,000 fine on any member who violates the directive during the 10-day action period.

They further demanded urgent renovation of call rooms, improved hospital security infrastructure, and better welfare conditions, including the quality of meals provided to resident doctors.

At the end of the warning strike, the association said it would hold an emergency general meeting to decide further steps depending on the response from authorities.

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