The association announced the ultimatum after its 46th Annual General Meeting in Calabar, Cross River State, on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
NARD said the government must take concrete steps to implement previous agreements reached on the welfare and working conditions of resident doctors.
The issues raised by the doctors include salary and allowance-related matters, career progression, staff shortages, excessive workloads and other concerns affecting the welfare of medical personnel.
The association also called for improvements in hospital infrastructure and equipment, as well as stronger measures to protect healthcare workers from attacks while carrying out their duties.
NARD said it would consider industrial action if the government fails to provide a satisfactory response within the 14-day deadline.
However, the ultimatum does not mean that resident doctors have commenced a strike.
The association is giving the government two weeks to address its demands before deciding on the next course of action.
The latest development comes amid ongoing discussions between the doctors’ association and the Federal Government over the implementation of agreements reached previously.
NARD has also raised concerns about the shortage of doctors and the continued migration of medical professionals abroad, which it says is increasing the workload on doctors who remain in the country.
The Federal Government has yet to announce a new strike by resident doctors in response to the latest ultimatum.
The two-week period will therefore be closely watched as both sides work to resolve the outstanding issues and avoid disruption to medical services across Nigeria.
Khadija Ishaq Yusuf
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