The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended the warning strike it began two days ago.

NARD President, Tope Osundara, announced the decision on Sunday, stating that doctors are expected to resume work immediately.

“The strike has been suspended. Some of our demands have been met, while the government has assured us that other issues will be addressed. We took this step as a sign of goodwill and to support Nigerians seeking healthcare in our facilities,” Osundara explained.

He added that the union would review the federal government’s response to the unresolved demands, which include unpaid arrears and the downgrading of membership certificates from the West African Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.

Other issues highlighted are manpower shortages and the immediate release of the corrected circular on doctors’ remuneration from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC).

The resident doctors had earlier embarked on a five-day warning strike on Friday, which disrupted activities in federal hospitals nationwide.