The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has declared a total, comprehensive, and indefinite strike to commence at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025.

This development is coming after a five-hour extraordinary National Executive Council meeting held last Sunday.

At the meeting, the council resolved that the Federal Government has exceeded the 30-day ultimatum issued by the association without meeting its demands.

The strike announcement was contained in a statement on Saturday signed by NARD President, Mohammad Suleiman.

In the statement, the association said the National Officers Committee had executed its mandate “with grace and confidence” but was left with no choice than to proceed with the industrial action.

It stated; “The NEC has unanimously directed us to declare a total, comprehensive, and indefinite strike action to commence on Friday, 31st October 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

According to Suleiman, the council had outlined the minimum demands, strike monitoring directives, and modalities to ensure full compliance by members nationwide.

He directed all centre presidents and general secretaries to convene emergency congress meetings to brief members on the resolutions reached.

He further alleged that some individuals in and outside government are harbouring exploitative plans against resident doctors.

He however, declared that the union would collectively resist such moves.

According to him, members have been urged to use the days leading up to the strike to hand over patients, engage traditional and religious leaders, and sensitise the public and media on the reasons for their action.

He added that a communiqué and press conference detailing the association’s demands and decisions would be made available soon while affirming the committee’s commitment to act strictly under the directive of the National Executive Council.