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NARD PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO MR. SEYI TINUBU AND THE MINISTER OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COMRADE AYODELE OLAWANDE, SEEK STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP FOR IMPROVED DOCTORS’ WELFARE AND HEALTHCARE DELIVERY
The leadership of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), ably led by its President, Dr. Mohammad Usman Suleiman (P-MUS), Garkuwan Matasan Arewa, paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Seyi Tinubu, son of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR in company of The Honorable Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande.
In his remarks, the NARD President expressed profound appreciation to Mr. Seyi Tinubu and the Minister for granting audience to the current NARD NOC. He also commended His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the notable strides recorded in improving the welfare of healthcare workers and strengthening the health sector since the inception of his Government in 2023.
Among the key achievements highlighted were:
- Payment of Accoutrement Allowance arrears;
- Payment of the 25/35% CONMESS upward review arrears;
- Payment of Clinical Duty Allowance to Consultants;
- Implementation of the Corrected Professional Allowance Table *(PAT);
- Assurance of payment of the 19-month PAT arrears through the 2026 budget, with implementation mechanisms already underway;
- Establishment of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) framework aimed at enhancing healthcare workers' remuneration and welfare.
The NARD leadership equally acknowledged and appreciated the numerous interventions of Mr. Seyi Tinubu in the health sector, including:
- The Free Drug Bank Scheme for children under five (5) years and Pregnant women in nine (9) tertiary health institutions, aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality among young children and pregnant women;
- Medical outreach and healthcare caravans across the country;
- The best stablishment and payment of a Residency Training Scholarship support extended to 34 Resident Doctors nationwide over the past three years;
- Medical and other interventions during the Borno State flood disaster;
- His instrumental role in facilitating the payment of MRTF for the years 2023, 2024, and 2025.
In recognition of his contributions to healthcare development and the welfare of Resident Doctors, the NARD leadership presented an Award of Excellence to Mr. Seyi Tinubu.
The Association also explored avenues for strategic collaboration with Mr. Seyi Tinubu and the Federal Government towards advancing healthcare service delivery and improving the welfare of doctors across Nigeria.
Furthermore, the NARD President formally invited Mr. Seyi Tinubu and the Honorable Minister for Youth Development to grace the Association's Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled to hold in September 2026 in Calabar, Cross River State.
As part of the strategic advocacy efforts of the current NOC, the NARD President passionately appealed to Mr Seyi Tinubu in facilitating the timely resolution of critical welfare concerns, including:
- Prompt payment of the 2026 MRTF
- Payment of promotion to 52 Federal Tertiary Centers for all Doctors Healthcare workers
- Payment of the Salary arrears owed to doctors in OAUTHc Ile Ife, FMC Owo, UUTH Uyo and FUHSTH Otukpo
In his remarks, The Honorable Minister of Youth Development Comrade Ayodele Olawande assured the NARD Leadership of the Federal Governments commitment to ensuring the overall welfare of Nigeria’s Healthcare workforce and service delivery remains a top priority. Noting that issues lingering are receiving the much needed attention.
In his response, Mr. Seyi Tinubu expressed appreciation to the leadership of NARD for recognizing his modest contributions to the health sector and for finding him worthy of the honour. He commended the current NARD leadership for their commitment to constructive engagement and advocacy.
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