Nigerian Medical Association Threatens Strike in FCT Over Dismissal of Three Doctors
Nigerian Medical Association Threatens Strike in FCT Over Dismissal of Three Doctors
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) FCT Chapter has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike if the three doctors unjustly suspended by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Primary Healthcare Board are not immediately recalled and unconditionally reinstated.Travel guides for Nigeria
The association warned that its members at the hospital would embark on a total and indefinite strike beginning June 30, 2025, if the doctors are not reinstated.
In a memo addressed to the Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Prof. Muhammad Mahmud, and dated June 13, 2025, the association stated that if the doctors were not reinstated after seven days of commencing the strike, all NMA members in the FCT would join the action.
The decision, it noted, was reached during its Ordinary General Meeting held in Abuja on June 11, 2025.
The memo, signed by the NMA FCT Chairman, Dr. Ayogu Emeka, and the Assistant Secretary, Dr. Usman Hafiz was titled “Notice of 14 days strike ultimatum for vehemently refusing to reinstate our disengaged members.”
It partly read, “It has become imperative to formally communicate the position and decision of the Supreme Congress of NMA FCT Branch regarding the disengagement of our members who were casualised as locum consultants for three years without any justifiable reason from the management of National Hospital, Abuja.”
The NMA FCT described the suspension as “kangaroo” and a gross violation of the doctors’ rights.
The association demanded that the FCT Primary Healthcare Board retract the suspension letters and allow the doctors to resume their duties without any conditions.
The NMA FCT stated that the suspension was unjust and violated the Public Service Rules and the 2014 National Health Act. He emphasized that the association would not tolerate any form of injustice or victimization of its members.
The suspended doctors include; Dr. Arome, Dr. Tijjani, and Dr. Salisu. The NMA FCT has given the FCT Primary Healthcare Board seven days to comply with their demands, failing which the association would embark on an indefinite strike.
The NMA FCT also called on the FCT Minister and the Minister of Health to intervene in the matter and ensure that justice is served.
The association emphasised that the suspension of the doctors was a clear case of injustice and a breach of their rights.
The threat of a strike by the NMA FCT has raised concerns about the potential impact on healthcare services in the FCT.
The association’s demands for the unconditional reinstatement of the suspended doctors will help to prevent a strike and avoid a disruption in healthcare services.
