NMA urges Makinde to pay LAUTECH resident doctors’ outstanding arrears

File Photo: Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Credit: LAUTECH Teaching Hospital.

The Nigerian Medical Association has appealed to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to urgently address outstanding arrears and welfare-related issues affecting resident doctors at the LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso.

In a letter dated September 5, 2026, and signed by the NMA President, Dr. Afekhide Omoti, the association expressed “deep concern” over the persistent welfare challenges facing members of the Association of Resident Doctors in the hospital.

The NMA said several agreements reached with the Oyo State Government remained unimplemented despite months of advocacy by the resident doctors.

Among the outstanding issues are the payment of 2025 minimum wage arrears, the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund, implementation of the corrected professional allowances table, full implementation of the call/work hour regulatory policy, and payment of upgrade and promotion arrears.

“Resident doctors constitute the first line of care in our tertiary hospitals,” the NMA said, noting that the doctors work “long hours under intense pressure.”

It warned that “burnout, excessive workload, and poor remuneration are not just welfare issues, they directly affect patient safety and health outcomes for the people of Oyo State.”

The association urged Makinde to intervene personally by directing the immediate implementation of the outstanding agreements.

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“The NMA believes that implementing these agreements will immediately de-escalate tensions, restore motivation, and strengthen healthcare delivery in the state,” the letter stated.

The NMA also commended ARD LAUTECH and the Oyo NMA for their patience over the past three months, describing the demands as legitimate.

“The demands are legitimate, and the patience displayed by ARD LAUTECH and the Oyo NMA over the last 3 months deserves commendation,” it said.

The association further called for the establishment of a monitoring mechanism to ensure that all outstanding matters are resolved within 30 days.

The NMA reaffirmed its solidarity with the resident doctors and said it remained willing to work with the Oyo State Government to find lasting solutions.

It said the objective was to protect both healthcare workers and “the citizens they serve.” the