The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has declared an indefinite strike following the failure of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to respond to their longstanding demands.
The strike is scheduled to commence on Monday, 15th September 2025.
Addressing a press conference in Abuja, Dr. George Ebong revealed that the decision was reached during a congress held by the association on Sunday.
He clarified that the action is not a personal attack on the minister or any individual but a protest against the deteriorating state of the health sector in the Federal Capital Territory.
“The government is to meet any of our demands financially and non-financially.
“The Government of FCTA has refused to listen; the Congress has mandated that until they listen, we will go on strike starting from this morning, Monday, September 15th, 2025.
“This is not targeted against the minister or mandate secretary, but against a failed health system.
“We call on the Minister of FCT to do the needful.
“The Congress voted for an indefinite strike until our demands are met.
“Non-payment of 26 of our members after a long dialogue of seven months.
“The issue of unemployment has continued to affect the service to our patients. Unexplained deduction of salary and promotion since 2023.
“Some of the hospitals do not have X-rays. Hospitals are not favourable for working.”
