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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved all outstanding demands of resident doctors who recently went on strike over unpaid arrears.
He made the disclosure yesterday during the launch of the northern parkway construction from Ring Road II to Ring III along Shehu Yar’Adua Way, Life Camp, Abuja.
Praising the doctors for suspending their strike in consideration of patients and the community, Wike said: “I must commend the resident doctors for calling off the strike; the administration is happy with their understanding. I have signed all the doctors’ requests on my table today.”
He further instructed the FCT acting Head of Service and Senior Special Adviser on Administration, Samuel Atang, to promptly implement the approvals.
Wike highlighted the benefits of the road project, stating it would generate jobs, reduce traffic congestion, and boost the city’s economic activities.
The doctors had commenced their strike on September 15 after prolonged unresolved issues with the FCTA. Their demands included salary arrears ranging from one to six months for those employed since 2023, immediate staff recruitment, and settlement of the 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund.
Additional requests comprised payment of arrears linked to the 25/35 percent upward revision in the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure, clear timelines for skipping and conversion processes, halt to erroneous deductions, correction of irregular payments, and hazard allowance arrears for 13 months among others.
