AISUDO Charles K

A surgeon, religious, tenacious believer in the truth, die hard Man U fan, husband to a beautiful woman.

[NARD @nard_nigeria]

A PASSIONATE CALL TO ALL NIGERIANS TO STAND WITH NARD

Fellow Nigerians!

Warm greetings from the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD).

We wish to address you at this critical time as we embark on a total, comprehensive, and indefinite strike, a decision that did not come lightly, nor was it ever our desire. We are fully aware of the pains and inconveniences that accompany any disruption in healthcare services, and we deeply regret the situation.

However, this action has become inevitable, following the repeated failure of the Federal Government of Nigeria to honor its promises and implement the agreements reached with us after several rounds of dialogue, appeals, and ultimata.

Our demands are not selfish, neither are they politically motivated. They are genuine, germane, and patriotic, centered on the survival of the Nigerian health system and the well-being of every citizen who depends on it.

We fight not for personal gain, but for the creation of a system that allows doctors to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients in an environment that supports their mental and physical well-being. A resident doctor who is overworked, underpaid, and mentally exhausted cannot offer optimal care to the patient who needs them most.

Our demands include issues of excessive workload, fair remuneration, payment of arrears, improvement of working conditions, adequate staffing, and the provision of essential medical infrastructure, all of which directly impact the quality of healthcare delivered to Nigerians.

A nation’s health system can only be as strong as the hands that sustain it. If the doctors are broken, under-motivated, or forced to seek survival abroad, the patients suffer most. This is why we have taken this painful stand to secure the future of Nigerian healthcare for every man, woman, and child who deserves quality care here at home.

We therefore call on all Nigerians; our patients, civil society groups, labour unions, religious and traditional leaders, and every citizen of conscience, to stand with us. Add your voices to ours in appealing to the Federal Government to do the right thing.

This is not a fight between resident doctors and government; it is a struggle for a functional, just, and humane healthcare system, one where your doctor can attend to you with a clear mind, a motivated spirit, and access to the tools needed to save lives.

Together, we can rebuild a system that values both the caregiver and the cared-for. We appeal to you to weigh in and urge the Government to address our demands urgently, so that hospitals can reopen, doctors can return to their duty posts, and Nigerians can once again access the care they deserve.

We always stand with you, and now we ask you to stand with us in solidarity and service to humanity.

Dr. Mohammad Usman Suleiman
President, Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD)
1st November, 2025.

[Dr Mohammad Usman Suleiman @mohagirei]

A PASSIONATE CALL TO ALL NIGERIANS TO STAND WITH NARD

Fellow Nigerians!

Warm greetings from the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD).

We wish to address you at this critical time as we embark on a total, comprehensive, and indefinite strike, a decision that did not come lightly, nor was it ever our desire. We are fully aware of the pains and inconveniences that accompany any disruption in healthcare services, and we deeply regret the situation.

However, this action has become inevitable, following the repeated failure of the Federal Government of Nigeria to honor its promises and implement the agreements reached with us after several rounds of dialogue, appeals, and ultimata.

Our demands are not selfish, neither are they politically motivated. They are genuine, germane, and patriotic, centered on the survival of the Nigerian health system and the well-being of every citizen who depends on it.

We fight not for personal gain, but for the creation of a system that allows resident doctors to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients in an environment that supports their mental and physical well-being. A resident doctor who is overworked, underpaid, and mentally exhausted cannot offer optimal care to the patient who needs them most.

Our demands include issues of excessive workload, fair remuneration, payment of arrears, improvement of working conditions, adequate staffing, and the provision of essential medical infrastructure, all of which directly impact the quality of healthcare delivered to Nigerians.

A nation’s health system can only be as strong as the hands that sustain it. If resident doctors are broken, under-motivated, or forced to seek survival abroad, the patients suffer most. This is why we have taken this painful stand to secure the future of Nigerian healthcare for every man, woman, and child who deserves quality care here at home.

We therefore call on all Nigerians; our patients, civil society groups, labour unions, religious and traditional leaders, and every citizen of conscience, to stand with us. Add your voices to ours in appealing to the Federal Government to do the right thing.

This is not a fight between resident doctors and government; it is a struggle for a functional, just, and humane healthcare system, one where your doctor can attend to you with a clear mind, a motivated spirit, and access to the tools needed to save lives.

Together, we can rebuild a system that values both the caregiver and the cared-for. We appeal to you to weigh in and urge the Government to address our demands urgently, so that hospitals can reopen, resident doctors can return to their duty posts, and Nigerians can once again access the care they deserve.

We always stand with you, and now we ask you to stand with us in solidarity and service to humanity.

Dr. Mohammad Usman Suleiman
President, Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD)
1st November, 2025.

[AISUDO Charles K @chazz4real]

@mohagirei I stand with NARD

[LASUTH ARD Official @LASUTH_ARD]

🎉 Celebrating Dr. DANIEL UMOREN 🎉

A big shout-out to Dr. DANIEL UMOREN for emerging as the Best Candidate in the ENT Part I FMCORL Examination (Faculty of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery) of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN).

[NARD @nard_nigeria]

Nigeria’s women footballers deserve our congratulations for winning the 2024 WAFCON. The Federal Government rewarded each of the 24 players with the naira equivalent of US$100 000 and each of the 11 coaches with US$50 000; it also promised a national honour and three bedroom apartments, bringing the cash gift to about ₦4.602 billion. The Nigerian Governors’ Forum added another ₦350 million. While celebrating our heroines, it is worth reflecting on what this money means in a country struggling to retain doctors, teachers and other essential workers.

Daily Trust calculated that the same amount could cover a month’s salary for roughly 16 000 doctors or 66 000 teachers—precisely the professionals whose welfare governments cite as “unaffordable”. Many government employed doctors earn between ₦200 000 and ₦250 000 a month. and must cope with rising living costs which drives the brain drain crisis. Teachers and police officers are in a similar predicament; the same ₦4 billion could pay the lowest ranked police officers for a month.

Meanwhile, the Federal Government still owes 2023–2024 accoutrement allowance arrears, upwardly revised CONMESS salary arrears and is yet to fully disburse the 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund. NARD has repeatedly asked for immediate payment of these arrears and for salary adjustments reflecting the 2019 and 2024 minimum wage increases. Resident doctors also remain excluded from the specialist allowance scheme.

Our position is not to begrudge the Super Falcons and D’Tigress their well earned celebration. Rather, we ask the same level of political will and financial commitment for healthcare workers who have quietly kept Nigerians alive through pandemics, insecurity and chronic under funding. By settling outstanding allowances, implementing the promised salary reviews and prioritising welfare, the government can demonstrate that it truly values both its champions on the field and its “champions” in the hospital wards.

[NARD @nard_nigeria]

NARD supports the strike action by the Resident doctors at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, which commenced on July 29, 2025.

The decision follows the expiration of a three-week ultimatum issued to hospital management and the Oyo State Government over unfulfilled promises.

Despite partial actions taken on certain arrears and reimbursements, several key demands remain unmet. These include payment of the new minimum wage with arrears from January 2025, release of the Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF), provision of accoutrement allowances, recruitment of additional resident doctors, and renovation of dilapidated call rooms.

The strike notice, signed by the Association of Resident Doctors’ President Dr. Stephen Adedokun and General Secretary Dr. Adedapo Mustapha, stated that doctors will not resume work until tangible and acceptable actions are taken.

They also raised alarm over the dwindling workforce, citing a drastic drop in the number of resident doctors from nearly 270 to less than 65, leading to extreme pressure and risking a collapse of hospital services.

The Oyo State Government has yet to issue an official response to the strike action.

[LASUTH ARD Official @LASUTH_ARD]

🎉 Celebrating Dr. FAPOHUNDA TEMITOPE VICTORIA 🎉

On behalf of LASUTH ARD, we heartily congratulate Dr. FAPOHUNDA TEMITOPE VICTORIA on being awarded the prestigious Late Dr. A. E. Ohwovoriole Prize for the Best Overall Candidate in the...

[Ademola Adeyeye @drdemo_adeyeye]

I am honoured to be named Oncologist of the Year 2025 by @cahn_uk ! Grateful to my mentors, colleagues, patients & family for their unwavering support. This recognition fuels my passion for groundbreaking cancer research at King’s College London

Picture credit @dryemisiadeyeye

[Mariam Ileyemi @MariamIleyemi]

https://t.co/CTO333dJq3

[Mariam Ileyemi @MariamIleyemi]

I’ve heard there’s work ongoing in Agbon Ojodu, that’s commendable, but it’s not enough. This is a cry for help.
@OGSG_Official @DapoAbiodunCON Our border towns cannot be treated as second-class citizens. https://t.co/CTO333dJq3

[Mariam Ileyemi @MariamIleyemi]

The PHCs in these communities are in poor state. Even if they manage to get to Oja Odan, what is the state of the centre? And how is the road network?
I was there. I struggled to access them. The roads were hell. Now imagine a woman in labour or someone in need of urgent care.

[Mobolaji Alakija @AlakijaMobolaji]

@kelvdebest @LASUTH_ARD Indifference?? I think it’s always better to verify the information you have before tweeting

Just a piece of advice 🤲🏽

[Prof. Akin Abayomi @ProfAkinAbayomi]

Thrilled to share that I just had a successful eye surgery @LASUTHikeja

Huge thanks👏👏👏 to the incredible oculoplastic surgeons in the Eye Department, especially Prof. Mrs. Bola Adekoya and Dr. Rosemay Ngwu, for their expertise and for making the procedure painless. 🙏💖

[Medical Guild @MedicalGuild]

Do not miss the Conference at all because it is value packed.

Have you generated your attendance design yet? If No, comment HI so we can share the link to generate yours too.

#scientificconference #medicalguild

[CAF Media @CAF_Media]

OFFICIAL CAF MEDIA STATEMENT:

[Dr Babatunde @enodamade]

YOU CAN TAKE THE SALARY AND GIVE US DR GANIYAT POPOOLA!

Can I get 1000 retweets on this ?

[Adeyemo Adebiyi @biyiadeyemo]

Different chapters of NARD in solidarity walk for #bringbackganiyat.
@enodamade

[NARD @nard_nigeria]

#bringbackganiyat

[Ken. MD @AKA_kennes15]

@Nigerian_Doctor @lth_ard #saveLAUTECHTH

[AISUDO Charles K @chazz4real]

@enodamade Should we tell him?