NAMDA THREATENS STRIKE, GIVES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THREE WEEKS TO ACT
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By:Tajudeen Aminat
The Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) has given the Federal Government a three-week extension to conclude negotiations over its outstanding demands, warning that it will embark on a strike if no meaningful progress is made by the end of August.
The resolution was contained in a communiqué issued after the association’s Emergency National Executive Council (E-NEC) meeting and made available to journalists in Uyo on Friday.
The communiqué, signed by NAMDA President, Dr. Nosa Lancy Orhue, and Acting Secretary-General, Prof. Aniekan Peter, stated that the extension expires on August 31, 2026.
According to the association, the Federal Government is expected to use the period to resolve all pending issues.
“A three-week timeline extension was adopted for further consideration. E-NEC further resolved that the extension period should be utilised by government to resolve all outstanding issues.
“Failure to achieve meaningful resolution at the expiration of the period ending on August 31, 2026, shall result in the declaration of a three-day warning strike to be announced by the National Officers Committee (NOC),” the communiqué stated.
NAMDA also directed its branches nationwide to hold congresses and sensitisation programmes at least twice within the three-week period to mobilise members ahead of a possible industrial action.
The association instructed all branches to submit reports and evidence of their mobilisation activities to the NEC through its secretariat, including an assessment of members’ readiness for the proposed strike.
While expressing dissatisfaction with what it described as the government’s slow pace in concluding negotiations, NAMDA commended the Department of State Services (DSS) and other stakeholders for their efforts to facilitate dialogue between both parties.
The association also appreciated its members for their patience and commitment to maintaining stability in Nigeria’s university system throughout the negotiation process.
NAMDA further lamented the poor prioritisation of medical education and training despite the country’s shortage of medical and dental professionals and the continued migration of healthcare workers abroad.
It reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing the full implementation of all approved benefits for medical and dental lecturers and urged members to comply with all resolutions reached at the E-NEC meeting.
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