The Association of Resident Doctors at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso, Nigeria, has announced the suspension of its 50‑day strike for a period of eight weeks. The decision follows an intervention by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde.
The strike, which began more than six weeks ago, had brought many clinical services at the teaching hospital to a halt, affecting patient care and hospital operations. Resident doctors, who are essential to the delivery of tertiary health services, halted their industrial action after the governor’s involvement.
Governor Makinde’s engagement with the striking doctors led to the agreement to pause the walkout for two months, giving both parties time to negotiate a lasting resolution. The specific terms of the discussions were not disclosed.
LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, a key referral centre in southwestern Nigeria, serves a large catch‑area and relies heavily on resident doctors for day‑to‑day patient management. Prolonged industrial action in the health sector has historically strained Nigeria’s already pressured healthcare system.
The resident doctors’ association has indicated that the eight‑week suspension is intended to provide a window for dialogue and to address the grievances that prompted the strike. No further details on the timeline for a potential return to work have been released.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
