The Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) has given the Federal Government until August 31, 2026, to conclude negotiations over its outstanding demands, warning that it will embark on a warning strike if the issues remain unresolved.
The decision was contained in a communiqué issued on Friday after the association’s Emergency National Executive Council (E-NEC) meeting, signed by NAMDA President, Dr. Nosa Lancy Orhue, and Acting Secretary-General, Prof. Aniekan Peter.
According to the communiqué, the association approved a three-week extension to allow the government time to resolve all pending issues.
“A three-week timeline extension was adopted for a possible further consideration. E-NEC further resolved that the extension period should be utilised by government to resolve all outstanding issues.
“Failure to achieve meaningful resolution at the expiration of the period ending on the 31st of August 2026 shall result in the declaration of a three-day warning strike to be announced by the National Officers’ Committee (NOC),” the communiqué stated.
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NAMDA also directed its branches nationwide to intensify mobilisation by organising at least two congresses and sensitisation programmes within the extension period.
The association instructed branches to submit reports and evidence of the mobilisation activities to the NEC through its secretariat, indicating members’ level of preparedness for the proposed industrial action.
While expressing concern over what it described as the government’s reluctance to conclude negotiations, NAMDA commended the Department of State Services (DSS) and other stakeholders for their ongoing interventions aimed at resolving the dispute.
The association also appreciated its members for their patience and cooperation, which it said had helped maintain stability in the nation’s university system despite the lingering issues.
NAMDA further lamented the inadequate attention given to medical education and training, warning that the shortage of medical and dental lecturers, worsened by the continued migration of professionals abroad, poses a serious threat to healthcare education in Nigeria.
The association reaffirmed its commitment to securing the full implementation of all approved benefits for medical and dental lecturers and urged members to remain united and comply with all directives pending the outcome of negotiations with the Federal Government.
