### OOUTH Resident Doctors Suspend Warning Strike

The single sharpest fact in this story is that resident doctors at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) in Sagamu, Ogun State, have suspended their 10-day warning strike after a meeting with the state government.

The Association of Resident Doctors at OOUTH had commenced a 10-day warning strike on June 15, 2026, over the non-payment of revised professional and specialist allowances, delayed training funds, and worsening welfare conditions. The doctors had issued a 14-day ultimatum to the state government, which expired without any action taken.

#### Agreement Reached

However, after a meeting with the state government led by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, and the Head of Service, Mr. Olanrewaju Saka, the doctors suspended their strike, pending the payment of their allowances by July 31st, 2026. The agreement was reached on the condition that the payment would be made on or before the stipulated date.

#### Key Provisions of the Agreement

  • The state government agreed to pay the professional and specialist allowances of the doctors by July 31st, 2026.
  • The doctors will suspend their strike pending the payment of the allowances.
  • An Emergency General Meeting (EGM) of the Association of Resident Doctors will be convened on August 1, 2026, to appraise the situation and determine the next line of action.

The President of the association, Dr. John Omotoso, said in a statement that the suspension of the strike was a result of the government's commitment to paying the allowances on or before July 31st, 2026.

#### What This Means

This agreement between the resident doctors and the state government is a significant step in resolving the industrial action, which had disrupted healthcare services in Ogun State. The doctors' welfare and working conditions were major concerns, which the government has now addressed. This development is a positive sign for the healthcare sector in Ogun State and Nigeria as a whole.

#### Key Facts

  • The doctors commenced their 10-day warning strike on June 15, 2026.
  • The doctors were demanding payment of professional and specialist allowances.
  • The state government agreed to pay the allowances by July 31st, 2026.
  • The doctors suspended their strike pending the payment of the allowances.
  • An Emergency General Meeting (EGM) of the Association of Resident Doctors will be convened on August 1, 2026.

#### Background

The Association of Resident Doctors at OOUTH has been a key stakeholder in the healthcare sector in Ogun State, advocating for the welfare and working conditions of resident doctors. This strike was a result of the government's failure to address these concerns, which had been outstanding for some time.

#### What Happens Next

The doctors will now resume work pending the payment of their allowances, while the state government will ensure that the allowances are paid on or before July 31st, 2026. A follow-up meeting has been scheduled to review the progress and ensure that the allowances are paid in full.