The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has scheduled an Extraordinary National Executive Council meeting to review the 30-day ultimatum earlier issued to the Federal Government.
In a notice addressed to the National Officers’ Committee, Caucus Leaders, Centre Presidents, and General Secretaries, the union said the meeting will be held virtually on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
The agenda of the meeting, according to the notice, is to review the ultimatum and evaluate the government’s response to the association’s unresolved demands.
The notice, signed by its Secretary-General, Dr. Shuaibu Ibrahim, partly stated: “I am writing to inform you that an Extraordinary National Executive Council meeting has been scheduled for Saturday, 25th October 2025.
“Your presence and participation are crucial in addressing the matter at hand.”
The outcome of Saturday’s e-NEC meeting is expected to determine whether the association will proceed with further industrial action.
NARD had on September 26 given the Federal Government a 30-day ultimatum to meet a series of outstanding welfare and policy demands affecting its members.
NARD mentioned that resident doctors and medical officers across the country continue to endure excessive and unregulated work hours, spanning several consecutive days, which endanger both their health and patient safety.
