Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has announced that he has approved all the demands presented by resident doctors in the FCT, who recently embarked on a strike over unpaid entitlements.
The minister made this known on Friday during the official flag-off of the Northern Parkway construction project, a road connecting Ring Road II to Ring Road III along Shehu Yar’Adua Way, Life Camp, Abuja.
Wike expressed appreciation to the doctors for suspending the strike action, noting that their decision was in the best interest of patients and healthcare services in the territory.
“I commend the resident doctors for their understanding and for calling off the strike. The administration is pleased with your patriotism. All your requests on my table have been signed today,” Wike said.
He further directed the FCT Acting Head of Service and the Senior Special Adviser on Administration, Samuel Atang, to take immediate steps toward implementation.
The strike, which began on Monday, September 15, was prompted by months of unresolved issues between the doctors and the FCT Administration.
Among their key demands were the payment of salary arrears spanning one to six months for members employed since 2023, recruitment of new staff, and the release of the 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund.
The doctors also called for payment of outstanding arrears from the 25% to 35% upward review of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS), as well as clear timelines for completing skipping and conversion processes for affected staff.
