The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), Kano, has announced its decision to join the nationwide strike scheduled to commence at 12:00 midnight on Monday, 12th January 2026.
This is contained in a statement by the President of ARD AKTH, Dr. Bello Aminu Bello, a copy of which was made by The Punch on Saturday.
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“The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), Kano, has resolved to join the Total and Indefinite Consolidated Strike (TICS 2.0) nationwide, starting at 12:00 midnight on Monday, 12th January 2026,” he said.
He said the decision to join the strike follows prolonged discussions and repeated unfulfilled assurances from authorities regarding critical welfare, training, and remuneration issues affecting resident doctors across Nigeria noting that the strike aligns with directives from the National Association of Resident Doctors.
“Following extensive deliberations and in strict alignment with the directive of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), the ARD AKTH hereby declares its decision to join the Total and Indefinite Consolidated Strike (TICS 2.0),” he said.
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The doctors’ demands include the immediate reinstatement of the FTH Lokoja Five, payment of all outstanding promotion and salary arrears, full implementation of professional and specialist allowances, resolution of House Officers’ salary delays, and clarification on entry-level placement issues by the Federal Ministry of Health.
The doctors also called for the re-categorization and issuance of membership certificates post-Part I examinations, and the resumption of Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) processes among others.
ARD AKTH warned that continued neglect of these issues threatens healthcare delivery, staff morale, and patient safety. While the association remains open to genuine and time-bound negotiations, it said the strike will continue until meaningful progress is achieved.
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“The continued neglect of these issues poses serious risks to healthcare delivery, workforce morale, and patient safety. Resident doctors cannot continue to function optimally in an environment of uncertainty and unfulfilled commitments.
“ARD AKTH remains open to genuine, concrete, and time-bound negotiations, but until meaningful progress is achieved, we stand in full solidarity with NARD and resident doctors nationwide,” Dr. Bello added.
