LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA)- Resident doctors at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Sagamu, have announced a 10-day warning strike following unresolved disputes over welfare, allowances and working conditions.
In a statement released on Tuesday, it was stated that the decision was reached during the association’s second-quarter Ordinary General Meeting held on Monday at Adebola Adegunwa Hall, OOUTH.
The statement, signed by the association’s president, Dr John Omotoso, reported that the doctors accused the Ogun State Government of failing to implement and pay the revised Professional Allowance and Specialist Allowance, including outstanding arrears.
The doctors said their earlier 14-day ultimatum to the government expired without any meaningful resolution.
According to them, no Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed and there was no firm commitment from the authorities on when the allowances would be paid.
“Congress expressed serious concerns regarding the non-implementation and non-payment of the revised Professional Allowance and Specialist Allowance, including outstanding arrears. Congress noted that despite the expiration of the 14-day ultimatum, no Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed and no firm commitment to payment has been received from the relevant authorities,” the statement stated.
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Also, the doctors raised concerns over the delayed payment of the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund, even though it had already been adopted by the Ogun State Government.
They further described manpower shortage across departments as a major problem, saying the lack of adequate staff has left many doctors overworked, burnt out and subjected to long hours on duty.
The association also highlighted repeated cases of theft, burglary and other security breaches within the hospital environment, warning that the situation poses risks to both staff and patients.
It added that poor call rooms, inadequate accommodation and the poor quality of meals provided to resident doctors on call have worsened welfare conditions in the hospital.
Following deliberations, the association maintained that members unanimously agreed to proceed with the warning strike while demanding immediate payment of the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund.
The doctors also want the revised Professional Allowance and Specialist Allowance to be reflected in the July 2026 salary.
In addition, they called for an urgent overhaul of the hospital’s security system, including improved lighting, better perimeter fencing and other measures to make the environment safer.
They also demanded the renovation of call rooms and accommodation facilities, alongside improved call meals for doctors.
The association warned that any member who disobeys the strike directive will be fined N50,000.
Ultimately, the statement from the association stated that an emergency general meeting will be held after the 10-day warning strike to assess the government’s response and decide the next step.
