The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, has called off its indefinite strike, which lasted for two months.
The suspension was announced on Wednesday in a letter addressed to the Chief Medical Director, Prof. Olakulehin Olawale.
The doctors said their decision followed assurances given by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, during his visit to the hospital on Tuesday, September 30.
According to the letter, signed by ARD President, Dr. Adedokun Stephen, and General Secretary, Dr. Mustapha Adedapo, clinical activities are set to resume fully by 8 a.m. on Thursday, October 2.
The association, however, emphasized the need for continued government action to address their lingering concerns.
The strike, which commenced on July 29, was prompted by complaints of poor working conditions, lack of medical equipment, and welfare challenges. For weeks, patients in Ogbomoso and neighbouring towns had to seek healthcare in other facilities as most services at the teaching hospital were unavailable.
The doctors wrote: “On behalf of the Association of Resident Doctors, LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, we write to formally notify the hospital management of the suspension of our two-month industrial action following an Emergency General Meeting of the congress on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
“This decision was reached in honour of the visit of His Excellency, Engineer Seyi Makinde, Executive Governor of Oyo State, to our institution on September 30, 2025, and in recognition of his sincere commitment to resolving the longstanding demands of our association. His engagement with stakeholders and the assurances given during the visit have been received with optimism and goodwill.
“Accordingly, 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 towards meeting pending demands and repositioning LAUTECH Teaching Hospital in line with the mandate and vision of His Excellency.”
The suspension of the strike comes as a relief for residents of Ogbomoso and surrounding communities, who depend heavily on LAUTECH Teaching Hospital for affordable and accessible medical care.
