Nigeria, April 7 -- The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has commenced an indefinite nationwide strike, with its members withdrawing services across public hospitals.

The action follows a directive issued in a statement at the end of an extraordinary National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, where members of the association deliberated on recent developments affecting their welfare and remuneration.

In the communique, the association expressed "grave concern and total disappointment" over the federal government's decision to reverse the implementation of the reviewed Professional Allowance Table (PAT), effective April 2026.

NARD described the move as a breach of prior agreements and established remuneration frameworks, w...