The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has made a personal appeal to President Bola Tinubu for his intervention in their plight, warning that the system is on the verge of collapse.

The Doctors, in a letter on Monday, titled ‘A Passionate Appeal to the Commander-in-Chief of the Federation’, requested Tinubu’s personal intervention in ensuring that their 19-point demands are met.

The letter, signed by NARD president, Mohammed Suleiman, pointed out that they are not asking for luxuries, but the implementation of government promises to them, which include payment of salary arrears, implementation of the consolidated medical salary structure (CONMESS), and improved welfare for resident doctors.

“We are not politicians. We are doctors — men and women devoted to saving lives, working long hours in often harsh and under-resourced conditions.

“Our appeal is simple and sincere: we seek not luxuries, but the basic salaries, allowances, and welfare packages that have already been approved and promised by government,” the letter read in part.

Naijaonpoint recalls that the Resident Doctors had announced plans to commence an indefinite nationwide strike from November 1, 2025 as part of efforts to press home their demands.

NARD President, Dr Mohammad Suleiman, said the action became inevitable after the expiration of a 30-day ultimatum earlier issued to the Federal Government over unresolved demands.

The association said many of its members are yet to receive their legitimate entitlements despite several signed agreements and assurances from government representatives.

NARD added that the continued neglect of frontline medical workers “threatens the very foundation of the country’s healthcare delivery system”.

The Doctors had earlier embarked on a five-day warning strike to protest the government’s failure to meet their demands.