Health workers in Plateau State, including resident doctors and other medical practitioners, have issued a fresh seven-day ultimatum to the state government, warning of a possible strike over unresolved salary and welfare issues.
The notice was delivered through separate communications by the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Plateau State Specialist Hospital chapter, and the National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners of Nigeria (NAGGMDP), Plateau State chapter.
In a letter dated April 20, 2026, and addressed to the Head of Service via the Chief Medical Director, the resident doctors expressed frustration over the government’s failure to act on their December 2025 request for a salary review in line with the national structure.
The association said the delay has triggered an exodus of doctors, worsening the already strained healthcare workforce.
“The Association Resident Doctors, Plateau State Specialists Hospital first communicated our pressing concerns to you on 21 December, 2025, specifically requesting an urgent review of doctors’ remuneration in the state.
“This was in keeping with the most recent national salary review. We now write to express our extreme disappointment at the lack of meaningful progress towards addressing these concerns.
“This inaction from your end has led to exit of doctors from the state and ultimately Shrinking of an initially strained workforce with growing dissatisfaction among our members.
“Consequently, we regret to state that we can not sustain the industrial harmony beyond the expiration of this seven day ultimatum which will terminate Monday April, 2026. Unless concrete actions with reasonable timelines are met, before this day, we shall be compelled to withdraw our services thereafter. We remain hopeful for a timely resolution.”
Similarly, the NAGGMDP, in its own letter dated April 16, 2026, criticised the non-implementation of the corrected Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) and other approved allowances.
The letter, addressed to Governor Caleb Mutfwang, outlined demands including full implementation of the revised salary structure, payment of all allowances, and enforcement of CONMESS 7.
“We the members of the National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners, Plateau state chapter hereby express our deep concern and dissatisfaction over the continued failure of the Plateau state Government to respond adequately to our repeated appeals and engagement regarding the full implementation of our remuneration.
“Despite several communications and efforts at constructive dialogue, there has been no concrete commitment or action towards addressing our legitimate demands which include full (100%) implementation of the corrected CON MESS salary structure to all our members; full (100%) payment of all entitled allowances to all our members; implementation of CONMESS 7 to all our members.
“These demands are in line with established agreement with NMA and are essential for maintaining equity, professional morale and effective delivery of healthcare services across the state.
“In view of the foregoing, we therefore issue a seven day ultimatum, effective from the date of this notice, within which the Plateau state Government is expected to address these demands.”
Both groups warned that failure to meet their demands within the timeframe could trigger industrial action, potentially disrupting healthcare services across the state. As of press time, the government had not issued an official response.
