Address our agitations to prevent strike, Ekiti NMA tells FG

… Lauds Ekiti govt over commitment state’s health sector

The Nigerian Medical Association(NMA)Ekiti State branch has called on the federal government to address the agitations of Nigerian doctors before the expiration of the notice of strike to prevent the shutdown of healthcare services.

This was contained in a communique issued at the end of the 28th Annual General Meeting of the Ekiti NMA, which was held at Doctors’ House from 26th July – 1st August, 2025 and signed by its Chairman, Dr. Ifedayo Oreyemi and Secretary, Dr. Akinluyi Oluwatobi.

The association urged the federal government to adequately address the 16-point demands concerning the welfare of Nigerian doctors and the overhauling of healthcare systems in the country.

“If implemented, it will adequately address the problem of brain drain in Nigeria and put the country’s healthcare delivery on the global map,” the association stated.

They commended the Ekiti State government for its unwavering commitment to the welfare of workers in the state and called for the speedy implementation and payment of the 2025 MRTF to resident doctors in the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital.

The resolution reads, “The AGM called on the FG and the MDAs involved in doctors’ welfare to immediately take necessary steps to address the agitations of Nigerian doctors before the expiration of the 21-day ultimatum given by the NMA to prevent shutdown of the healthcare sector in Nigeria.

“The AGM called on the Federal Government to continue to strengthen the Security architecture in the country to stem the tide of insecurity and terrorism, to enhance the economic prosperity of the country.

“The AGM equally called on the FG to urgently address the inflation in the country and also improve the purchasing power of the common Nigerians. The meeting urged the President HE Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) to ensure he does not lead hungry Nigerians as they say “An Hungry Man Is An Angry Man.

“The AGM urged the FG to ensure all hands are on deck to ensure universal coverage of citizens under the NHIA. Efforts must also be made by the NHIA to implement the recently reviewed capitations and other payments to Healthcare providers under NHIA to make the scheme attractive to both Healthcare providers and beneficiaries.

“The AGM applauded the Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, for his unwavering commitment to the welfare of workers in Ekiti State. This has been demonstrated again in the recent implementation of approved CONMESS for all Doctors in Ekiti.

“The AGM called on the Ekiti State Governor for the speedy implementation and payment of 2025 MRTF to Resident Doctors in Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital to make them compete favourably with their colleagues in Federal Teaching Hospitals who had been paid the same 2025 MRTF.”

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