The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, has suspended its indefinite strike after two months, the doctors announced on Wednesday.
The decision follows assurances from Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde during his visit to the hospital on Tuesday, September 30. In a letter addressed to the hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Prof. Olakulehin Olawale, titled “Notification of Suspension of Industrial Action,” the doctors stated they would resume clinical services by 8 a.m. on Thursday, October 2, while emphasizing the need for continued government commitment to resolving their concerns.
The letter, dated October 1, 2025, was signed by ARD President Dr. Adedokun Stephen and General Secretary Dr. Mustapha Adedapo. The strike, which began on July 29, was prompted by poor working conditions, inadequate medical equipment, and welfare-related issues.
For weeks, patients in Ogbomoso and surrounding areas had sought medical care elsewhere, as emergency and specialist services at the teaching hospital were largely unavailable. The strike’s suspension is expected to relieve residents who rely on the hospital for affordable healthcare.
The ARD letter read in part: “On behalf of the Association of Resident Doctors, we write to formally notify the hospital management of the suspension of our two-month industrial action following an Emergency General Meeting on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. This decision was reached in honor of the visit of His Excellency, Engineer Seyi Makinde, Executive Governor of Oyo State, and in recognition of his sincere commitment to resolving the longstanding demands of our association.
Members of ARD LAUTECH Teaching Hospital will resume full clinical duties by 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2025. We look forward to a renewed spirit of collaboration with the incoming hospital board as we collectively work toward meeting pending demands and repositioning LAUTECH Teaching Hospital.”
