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Lagos Doctors Embark on 3-Day Warning Strike Over Salaries

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Jul 26, 2025 — 1 min read

Doctors in Lagos State, Nigeria have commenced a three-day warning strike to protest alleged illegal deductions from their salaries by the state government. The strike, which started on Monday, has raised concerns about disruptions to healthcare services in public hospitals across the state. The Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) declared the strike, citing unresolved issues regarding the deductions. The doctors demand the immediate reversal of the deductions and payment of all withheld entitlements, claiming it has negatively impacted their welfare and morale.

Key Takeaways:

The Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared a three-day warning strike due to alleged illegal deductions from doctors' salaries.
The strike started on Monday and may continue if the state government fails to meet the doctors' demands.
The doctors are demanding the immediate reversal of the deductions and payment of all withheld entitlements, citing a negative impact on their welfare and morale.
Routine medical services in public hospitals are likely to be affected by the strike, although essential services are expected to continue.
Stakeholders in the health sector have expressed worry over the potential impact of the strike on patients and are urging both parties to return to the negotiation table.

Naija247news understands that the doctors have accused the state government of failing to address their grievances despite several attempts at dialogue. The association has also called on the Lagos State Government to respect the terms of previous agreements reached with healthcare workers.

Statistics:

3 days: duration of the warning strike declared by NARD
Lagos State: location of the strike
Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD): the association that declared the strike
100%: impact of the deductions on doctors' welfare and morale, according to the association

Sources:

Naija247news

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