Resident doctors at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), Makurdi, have suspended their indefinite strike and resumed full clinical duties effective Thursday, August 20, 2025.
The President of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Dr. Igbah Terhile, announced the development, explaining that the action was prompted by the Benue State Government’s timely intervention.
He noted that Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia had approved the immediate settlement of outstanding entitlements owed to the doctors, which convinced the union to return to work.
Dr. Terhile hailed the governor’s gesture as a demonstration of his dedication to the welfare of health workers and the wellbeing of residents.
He said the suspension was also guided by the doctors’ concern for patients, whose access to healthcare had been affected during the industrial action.
“The ARD appreciates the governor’s prompt response and we assure the public that we will continue to engage with government in good faith,” he stated.
The ARD president also urged hospital staff and members of the public to support the renewed commitment to effective service delivery at BSUTH, stressing that cooperation among all stakeholders remained vital to maintaining peace in the health sector.
With the strike called off, patients are encouraged to visit the hospital for consultations, treatment, and other medical services without fear of further interruptions.
In other news, Medical doctors in Ogun State have urged the state government to grant tax rebate for doctors working with government establishments in the state.
Chairman of Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Ogun chapter, Dr Luqman Ogunjimi made the appeal on Tuesday during a press conference held at the NMA secretariat, Abeokuta, to kick off the association’s Annual General Meeting.
The general meeting which runs from August 3rd to 9th is themed ‘Leveraging On Technology To Drive Medical Practice In The Era Of Dwindling Medical Personnel’.
According to Ogunjimi, reducing the amount of money taken out of their salaries each month as taxes is one way to guarantee that the few remaining doctors in the state continue to serve the public.
