Chukwu Obinna 
ABUJA, Nigeria – Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory have suspended their week-long strike and will resume duties on Monday, following Senate-led mediation.
The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA), confirmed the decision on Friday.
Its president, Dr. George Ebong, said members would return to work at 8 a.m. on 22 September.
The strike, which began on 15 September, disrupted services in 14 district and general hospitals under the FCTA, alongside the Department of Public Health.
Doctors had withdrawn services over unpaid salary arrears, delayed recruitment, irregular deductions, and outstanding allowances. They also demanded release of the 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund, implementation of the 25–35 per cent CONMESS salary adjustment with arrears, and improved hospital infrastructure.
Additional requests include timely conversion of post-Part II Fellows to consultants, clear promotion timelines, and arrears settlement.
Dr Ebong credited the Senate Committee on Federal Territory Area Councils, chaired by Senator David Jimkuta, and the involvement of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, for persuading doctors to suspend action.
“Although none of our requests have been fulfilled yet, the Senate has promised to engage the minister directly. Our Congress resolved to give them the benefit of the doubt,” he stated.
He warned that the union would reconvene to reassess progress and decide next steps if demands remain unmet.
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