Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has announced that he has approved all pending requests made by resident doctors who went on strike on September 15, 2025, over unpaid arrears.
Wike disclosed this on Friday during the flag-off of the construction of the Northern Parkway from Ring Road II to Ring III on Shehu Yar’Adua Way, Life Camp, in Abuja.
The minister commended the doctors for calling off the strike, describing the decision as one taken in the interest of patients and the entire territory. He added that all the files containing the doctors’ requests on his table had been duly signed.
He directed the FCT acting Head of Service, along with the Senior Special Adviser on Administration, Samuel Atang, to take immediate action on the approvals.
“I must commend the resident doctors for calling off the strike, the administration is happy with their understanding. I have signed all the doctors’ requests on my table today,” Wike said.
Doctors’ Demands, Background
The doctors had embarked on strike last Monday to press home their demands after months of unresolved negotiations with the FCT Administration.
Their demands include the payment of salary arrears ranging from one to six months for members employed since 2023, recruitment of new staff, settlement of the 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund, and the payment of arrears arising from the 25/35 per cent upward review of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure.
They are also requesting clear timelines for completing skipping and conversion processes for all members, as well as settlement of all accumulated arrears.
Wike assured that his administration would remain committed to resolving the issues affecting health workers and ensuring better service delivery to residents.
