The Association of Resident Doctors, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, has threatened to resume its suspended industrial action on August 28, 2026, if the Oyo State Government and hospital management fail to resolve its outstanding welfare demands.

The association made this known in a statement signed by its President, Dr. Adedapo Mustapha, and General Secretary, Dr. John Stephen, on Thursday.

The doctors had suspended their industrial action on June 27, granting the hospital management and relevant authorities an eight-week period to address their concerns.

According to the association, the suspension was done “in good faith” to maintain industrial harmony, support the progress of the institution and prevent disruption of healthcare services to residents of Oyo State.

However, the ARD said several critical issues remain unresolved as the agreed period draws to a close.

The outstanding demands include the full implementation and release of the Medical Residency Training Fund, implementation of the new Professional Allowance table, payment of minimum wage arrears and urgent recruitment of resident doctors and other critical manpower.

The association said the welfare situation at the hospital had become increasingly difficult, stressing that the demands were neither excessive nor unreasonable.

“These demands are neither outrageous nor unreasonable,” the doctors said, noting that several of the welfare packages had been implemented in other healthcare institutions for years.

The ARD also raised concerns over the severe shortage of medical personnel at LTH Ogbomoso, saying the situation had left the available doctors overworked and overstretched.

“The Hospital is experiencing gross manpower shortages, while the inability to attract and retain resident doctors is further worsened by the prevailing welfare conditions,” the association said.

It added that prolonged and frequent call duties had increasingly become the norm for the few doctors available.

The doctors warned that the manpower crisis could have implications for patient care and safety.

“This is not merely a matter of doctors’ personal comfort. The welfare of healthcare workers is intrinsically linked to patient safety, quality of care and the sustainability of healthcare services,” the statement said.

The association appealed to the Oyo State Governor and relevant government authorities to urgently intervene and resolve the issues.

“We particularly appeal to the governor to safeguard the future of LTH Ogbomoso and salvage the increasingly critical situation within the institution by ensuring the prompt resolution of these outstanding welfare concerns,” it said.

The doctors maintained that they had no desire to disrupt healthcare services or inconvenience residents of the state, saying their preference remained dialogue and a mutually beneficial resolution.

“Our preference remains constructive engagement, dialogue and a mutually beneficial resolution,” the association said.

However, it warned that its patience had limits, noting that it had already demonstrated restraint by suspending the earlier strike and allowing sufficient time to address the issues.

“We therefore wish to state clearly that if these outstanding demands remain unresolved, the Association shall resume its suspended industrial action effective 28 August 2026,” the statement said.

The ARD urged the hospital management and Oyo State Government to take decisive action before the deadline to avert another disruption of medical services at LTH Ogbomoso.

The association said it remained committed to the progress of the hospital and the provision of quality healthcare, stressing that “a well-motivated, adequately staffed and properly supported workforce” was essential to achieving those objectives.