By Pius Awunah
The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA), has issued notice of an indefinite strike over the alleged refusal of the FCT Minister,Mr. Nyesom Wike, to address their demands.
The strike is to take effect from Monday, September 15, 2025.
Addressing a conference in Abuja on Monday, Dr. George Ebong said the decision followed a congress by its members on Sunday,September 14,2025.
He stressed that the strike was not targeted at the minister or anyone personally but against the failed health sector in the nation’s capital.
“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 15, 2025.
“This is not targeted against the minister or mandate secretary, but against a failed health system.
“We call on the Minister of the FCT to do the needful”,he said.
“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”,he added.
The indefinite strike comes after the end of a seven-day warning strike by ARD-FCTA.
