Healthcare workers at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) are set to add their voices to the nationwide industrial action called by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD).
The decision comes after mounting frustration over unfulfilled agreements with the Federal Government.
Emergency Meeting Spurs Action
The Association of Resident Doctors at UUTH convened an emergency general meeting on Thursday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to review the resolutions from NARD’s Extra-Ordinary NEC virtual meeting held on January 2, 2026.
Following detailed discussions, members agreed to support the national strike and carry out a peaceful protest within the hospital premises.
A communiqué from the meeting, signed by UUTH’s Association President, Dr Ekomobong Udoh, and General Secretary, Dr Kenneth Ikott, confirmed that the protest would begin at 9am on Monday, January 12, 2026, in full compliance with NARD’s directives.
Strike Tagged TICS 2.0
Dr Udoh explained that the industrial action, labelled TICS (Total, Indefinite, and Comprehensive Strike) 2.0, is a response to the Federal Government’s failure to fully implement a Memorandum of Understanding signed with resident doctors in November 2025.
He stressed that the strike, under the slogan “No Implementation, No Going Back,” will continue until all minimum demands are met.
Key Demands Highlighted
Among the issues driving the strike, Dr Udoh listed the following demands:
- Reinstatement of the FTH Lokoja Five.
- Payment of promotion and salary arrears.
- Full implementation of the professional allowance table, including arrears reflected in the 2026 budget.
- Official clarification on skipping and entry-level issues from the Federal Ministry of Health.
- Reintroduction and implementation of the Specialist Allowance.
- Resolution of house officers’ salary delays and arrears, including issuing a pay advisory.
- Recategorisation of membership certificates and issuance of certificates after Part I by the NPMCN.
- Commencement of locum and work-hours regulation committees.
- Timely resumption and conclusion of the Collective Bargaining Agreement process.
Moving Forward
With the strike set to begin, all eyes are now on the Federal Government’s response.
The association has emphasized that the protest will remain peaceful, but members are determined to press for full compliance with their longstanding agreements.
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