The Association of Resident Doctors, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, has threatened to resume its suspended industrial action on August 28, 2026, if the Oyo State Government and hospital management fail to resolve its outstanding welfare demands
The association made this known in a statement signed by its President, Dr. Adedapo Mustapha, and General Secretary, Dr. John Stephen, on Thursday.
The doctors had suspended their industrial action on June 27, granting the hospital management and relevant authorities an eight-week period to address their concerns.
According to the association, the suspension was done “in good faith” to maintain industrial harmony, support the progress of the institution and prevent disruption of healthcare services to residents of Oyo State.
However, the ARD said several critical issues remain unresolved as the agreed period draws to a close.
The outstanding demands include the full implementation and release of the Medical Residency Training Fund, implementation of the new Professional Allowance table, payment of minimum wage arrears and urgent recruitment of resident doctors and other critical manpower.
The association said the welfare situation at the hospital had become increasingly difficult, stressing that the demands were neither excessive nor unreasonable.
“These demands are neither outrageous nor unreasonable,” the doctors said, noting that several of the welfare packages had been implemented in other healthcare institutions for years.
The ARD also raised concerns over the severe shortage of medical personnel at LTH Ogbomoso, saying the situation had left the available doctors overworked and overstretched.
“The Hospital is experiencing gross manpower shortages, while the inability to attract and retain resident doctors is further worsened by the prevailing welfare conditions,” the association said.
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