Doctors under the Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCTA), have expressed their gratitude to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for approving the payment of 13 months’ hazard allowance arrears and a one-month wage award.

In a letter of appreciation dated January 15, 2026, the association lauded the minister for his dedication to the welfare of healthcare workers in the FCT.

Signed by the ARD-FCTA President, Dr. George Ebong, and General Secretary, Dr. Yusuf Israel Lissa, the letter stated:
"Warm greetings from the leadership and entire members of the Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCTA). We write to formally express our profound appreciation to the Honourable Minister, HE Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, for your exemplary leadership and commitment to the welfare of healthcare workers, as demonstrated by the payment of the longstanding 13 months’ hazard allowance arrears and the one-month wage award."

The association noted that the intervention was timely and acknowledged the sacrifices of doctors and other health workers in the FCT.
"This timely intervention underscores your dedication to equity, fairness, and recognition of the sacrifices made by doctors and other health workers in the course of service in the FCT," the letter added.

The resident doctors also pledged to continue working closely with the FCT administration to enhance healthcare delivery.
"Our Association remains committed to constructive engagement and collaboration in advancing the FCT health sector and ensuring the continued delivery of quality healthcare services to the populace," the letter stated.

In addition, the association extended appreciation to other top officials of the FCT administration for their roles in facilitating the payments, including: Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud; Acting Head of Service, Mrs. Nancy Sabanti Nathan; Chairman, FCT Civil Service Commission, Engr. Emeka Ezeh; Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe; Permanent Secretary, Treasury and Budget, Mr. Adamu Ibrahim Wanki; Permanent Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr. Baba Gana Adam; Permanent Secretary, Common Services, Mr. Ajayi Rotimi Babatunde; Overseeing Director-General, Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Ahmadu Abubakar; and Director, Clinical and Diagnostics, Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Osagie Osayande.