The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged Oyo State Governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, to urgently address the lingering welfare challenges affecting doctors at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso.

The association said several agreements reached with the Association of Resident Doctors at the hospital remained unimplemented despite months of advocacy and engagement with the state government.

Among the outstanding issues are the payment of 2025 minimum wage arrears, the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF), implementation of the corrected Professional Allowances Table, the Call/Work-Hour Regulatory Policy, and payment of upgrade and promotion arrears to affected doctors.

NMA National President, Dr Afekhide Omoti, urged Makinde to personally intervene and ensure that the outstanding agreements were implemented without further delay.

The association warned that resident doctors work long hours under intense pressure and that excessive workload, burnout and inadequate remuneration could affect patient safety and health outcomes.

It said resolving the issues would help de-escalate tensions, restore the morale of the doctors and strengthen healthcare delivery in the state.

Resident doctors at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital had embarked on industrial action over the welfare concerns, including outstanding payments, staffing shortages and working conditions. The strike had entered its 32nd day by September 29.

The doctors had also raised concerns over the hospital’s ability to retain skilled medical personnel, warning that continued loss of doctors could undermine specialised healthcare services and residency training.

The NMA commended the resident doctors and the Oyo State branch of the association for their patience during the dispute and described their demands as legitimate.

The association further called for a monitoring mechanism to ensure that the outstanding matters were resolved within 30 days, stressing that agreements reached with healthcare workers should be honoured promptly.