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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has suspended its nationwide strike less than 24 hours after it began, directing members to resume work on Wednesday. The industrial action was initially triggered by unresolved welfare issues, including unpaid allowances, delayed salaries, and disputes over working conditions in public hospitals. 
The decision to call off the strike followed high-level interventions by the federal government, including engagements with the Vice President and key ministers. The doctors said the suspension was a gesture of goodwill after receiving assurances that their concerns—such as payment of arrears and implementation of the Professional Allowance Table (PAT)—would be addressed. 
However, the association issued a two-week ultimatum to the government to fulfil its commitments, warning that failure to do so could lead to an immediate resumption of the strike. The development highlights ongoing tensions in Nigeria’s health sector, where recurring disputes over pay and welfare continue to disrupt services and contribute to the migration of medical professionals abroad. 
