The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has stated that it supports the strike action by resident doctors at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, which commenced on July 29, 2025.

The strike action followed the expiration of a three-week ultimatum issued to hospital management and the Oyo State Government over unfulfilled promises.

In a statement on Monday, NARD said that despite partial actions taken on certain arrears and reimbursements, several key demands remain unmet.

"These include payment of the new minimum wage with arrears from January 2025, release of the Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF), provision of accoutrement allowances, recruitment of additional resident doctors, and renovation of dilapidated call rooms," NARD said.

The strike notice, signed by the Association of Resident Doctors’ President, Dr. Stephen Adedokun, and General Secretary, Dr. Adedapo Mustapha, stated that doctors will not resume work until tangible and acceptable actions are taken.

They also raised alarm over the dwindling workforce, citing a drastic drop in the number of resident doctors from nearly 270 to fewer than 65, which leads to extreme pressure and risks a collapse of hospital services.

The Oyo State Government has yet to issue an official response to the strike action.