The doctors, in a memo dated March 6th, 2025, addressed to the Chief Medical Director, Prof. Olawale Olakulehin, announced their decision to down tools from 12 a.m. on March 7th, 2025, until their dissatisfactions were addressed.
The Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Oyo State, disrupted medical services as the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) launched an indefinite walkout.
- Signed by ARD President, Dr. Stephen Adedokun and General Secretary, Dr. Adedapo Mustapha, the notice expressed frustration over the failure of the state government and hospital management to meet their demands.
- Among their objections were the non-payment of the minimum wage—already implemented for other health workers in the state a significant shortfall in February salaries, unauthorised deductions for insurance indemnity, dilapidated call rooms, and a severe shortage of medical personnel.
- Other demands include the non-payment of allowance, delayed payment of upgrade arrears, outstanding refunds for examination and update courses, and the non-payment of the Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF).
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The doctors are calling for an immediate refund of the February salary shortfall, the implementation of the new minimum wage with arrears, urgent repairs to call rooms, the recruitment of additional resident doctors, and the settlement of all outstanding allowances.
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Speaking on the situation, Dr. Adedokun stated that despite multiple engagements with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and relevant commissioners, their demands remain unmet.
"Instead of receiving the expected payment, we were shocked to see a salary decrease in February. This is unacceptable, especially given the severe manpower shortage and burnout among our workforce,” he recommended that all their complaints should be met and adjusted positively.
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