Mirian Gom 
OGUN, Nigeria – Resident doctors at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital in Sagamu have suspended their 10-day warning strike after receiving assurances from the Ogun State Government that outstanding professional allowances will be paid by July 31.
The Association of Resident Doctors announced the suspension following discussions with senior government officials and the state leadership of the Nigeria Medical Association.
Association President Dr John Omotoso said members would return to work at 8 a.m. on Thursday.
“Following a thorough appraisal of the association’s demands and the progress made thus far, Congress resolved to suspend the ongoing industrial action,” Omotoso said.
He added that doctors expect payment of the professional allowance to be reflected in members’ accounts by July 31, 2026.
The agreement followed meetings involving Secretary to the State Government Tokunbo Talabi, Head of Service Olanrewaju Saka and the Ogun State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association.
The association said it would hold an emergency meeting on August 1 to assess compliance and determine further action.
Doctors also warned against intimidation or victimisation arising from the strike.
The industrial action began after doctors accused the government of failing to implement revised professional and specialist allowances.
The association also cited delayed residency training funds, staff shortages, deteriorating welfare conditions, poor accommodation, inadequate meals and security concerns within the hospital.
Resident doctors reported rising workloads caused by insufficient staffing across departments.
The association nevertheless commended Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration for intervening to prevent disruptions to healthcare services and residency training.
The suspension is expected to restore normal clinical services at the state-owned teaching hospital while both sides monitor implementation of the agreement.
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