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Association of Resident Doctors under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA) has halted its ongoing indefinite strike, thanks to key interventions from government officials and other key players.
In a phone conversation with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday, ARD-FCTA’s president, Dr. George Ebong, confirmed the decision to pause the action.
He stated that all members should return to their posts by 8 a.m. on Monday, September 22, effectively wrapping up the one-week disruption to healthcare services.
Ebong attributed the move to pressure from the Senate Committee on FCT Area Councils and Ancillary Matters, as well as deference to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
He stressed that the doctors’ core grievances remain unaddressed at this stage, with only verbal commitments secured amid the Senate’s involvement.
“The Senate intervened. Though our demands are still unmet, they promised to speak with the minister.
“We suspended action hoping the minister will listen,” he said.
The ARD-FCTA initiated the strike on September 15, protesting inadequate pay, hazardous work environments, and persistent unresolved concerns.
