The Association of Resident Doctors at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) in Sagamu has directed its members to embark on a 10-day warning strike due to issues related to welfare, training, and workplace conditions.
This decision was made during the second quarter of the Ordinary General Meeting of the Association, held on Monday at the Adebola Adegunwa Hall in OOUTH.
In a statement issued after the meeting, the President of the Association, Dr. A.J. Omotoso, expressed members’ concerns regarding the non-implementation and non-payment of the revised Professional Allowance and Specialist Allowance, as well as outstanding arrears.
He noted that the Congress was disappointed that despite the expiration of a fourteen-day ultimatum, no Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) had been signed, and no firm commitment to payment had been provided by the relevant authorities.
The Congress also highlighted delays in the payment of the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF), despite its approval by the Ogun State Government.
Additionally, they lamented critical manpower shortages that have resulted in excessive workloads, burnout, and prolonged working hours due to inadequate staffing in various departments.
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The Association of Resident Doctors also pointed out ongoing security issues, including theft and burglary within the hospital premises, which pose risks to both staff and patients.
They expressed concerns about the poor condition of call rooms and the inadequate accommodation facilities for doctors, as well as the persistent poor quality and insufficient provision of meals for resident doctors.
In light of these issues, the Association demanded the immediate payment of the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF). They also requested that the revised Professional Allowance and Specialist Allowance be reflected in the July 2026 salary payments.
Furthermore, they called for a comprehensive overhaul of the hospital’s security infrastructure, including enhanced lighting and improved perimeter fencing, among other necessary measures.
The Resident Doctors appealed to the State Government to renovate and upgrade the call rooms and accommodation facilities for doctors, and they emphasized the need for better quality and quantity of meals provided to doctors on call.
The ARD at OOUTH stated that any doctor who fails to comply with the strike directive during the 10-day warning period will be fined N50,000.
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