Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory have suspended their indefinite strike after a month of industrial action. The Association of Resident Doctors in the FCT Administration (ARD-FCTA) halted the strike following approval of their demands by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike.
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The strike, which began on November 1, 2025, had involved doctors working in 14 district and general hospitals, as well as the Department of Public Health under the FCT Administration. During the strike, medical services were disrupted, causing delays in patient care and putting additional pressure on staff who remained at work.
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The ARD-FCTA stated that the suspension would last for four weeks, during which the government is expected to implement the approved requests. The doctors also indicated that they could resume industrial action if the commitments are not fulfilled within the given timeframe.
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The industrial action was aimed at securing better working conditions, improved welfare, fair pay, and other professional benefits for resident doctors in the FCT. The suspension brings relief to patients and hospital staff, who have been facing challenges in accessing timely medical services over the past month.
The development marks a temporary resolution in the ongoing efforts to improve healthcare services in Abuja, as doctors and government officials continue to negotiate the terms of better support for healthcare professionals.
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