By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The Association Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCTA), has lauded the FCT Barr.
Nyesom Wike, for the payment of their 13-month hazard allowance, payment of their one month wage allowance, and his commitment to the welfare of doctors in the FCT.
In a letter of appreciation to the minister, dated January 15, 2026, the resident doctors commended the minister for what they called his “exemplary leadership and commitment to the welfare of healthcare workers, as demonstrated by the payment of the longstanding 13-month hazard allowance arrears as well as the payment of one month wage award.”
A statement issued by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of FCT, Barr Nysom Wike stated that the letter of appreciation, which was signed by the ARD-FCTA President, Dr. George Ebong, and General Secretary, Dr. Yusuf Israel Lissa, read, “Warm greetings from the leadership and entire members of the Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCTA).”
“We write to express our profound appreciation formally to the Honourable Minister, HE. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, for your exemplary leadership and commitment to the welfare of healthcare workers, as demonstrated by the payment of the longstanding 13-month hazard allowance arrears as well as the payment of one month wage award.”
“This timely intervention underscores your dedication to equity, fairness, and the recognition of the sacrifices made by doctors and other health workers in the course of service in the FCTA.”
“Our Association remains committed to constructive engagement and collaboration in advancing the FCT health sector and ensuring the continued delivery of quality healthcare services to the populace.”
“We also wish to sincerely acknowledge and appreciate the invaluable roles played by the Minister of State Federal Capital Territory, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud; Acting Head of Service, Mrs. Nancy Sabanti Nathan; Chairman FCT Civil Service Commission, Engr. Emeka Ezeh, Mandate Secretary Health Services and Environment Secretariat; Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, Permanent Secretary Treasury and Budget; Mr. Adamu Ibrahim Wanki, Permanent Secretary Health Services and Environment Secretariat; Dr. Baba Gana Adam,”
“Permanent Secretary Common Services, Mr. Ajayi Rotimi Babatunde; Overseeing Director General, Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Ahmadu Abubakar; and Director Clinical and Diagnostics, Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Osagie Osayande.”
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