# Nigerian medical resident doctors welfare disputes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigerian-medical-resident-doctors-welfare-disputes > Updated: 2026-09-05T19:09:45.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Resident doctors in Nigeria are facing ongoing welfare disputes with state governments regarding unpaid allowances and arrears. In Lagos State, the Association of Resident Doctors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH-ARD) issued a seven-day ultimatum to the state government. The doctors are demanding the implementation of specialist allowances for Grade Level 14 resident doctors, as well as the settlement of salary shortfalls and promotion arrears. Dr. Gabriel Akerele, President of LASUTH-ARD, noted that despite previous meetings with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, these allowances were missing from August salary payments. Similarly, in Oyo State, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged Governor Seyi Makinde to resolve a crisis at the LAUTECH Teaching Hospital. The NMA reported unimplemented agreements concerning 2025 state minimum wage arrears, the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund, and corrected professional allowance tables. The NMA warned that excessive workloads and poor remuneration threaten patient safety and healthcare outcomes. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Nigerian Medical Association urges Oyo State Governor to resolve LAUTECH doctors' welfare crisis The Nigerian Medical Association is urging Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to resolve unpaid arrears and welfare disputes for resident doctors at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital to ensure patient safety. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerian-medical-association-urges-oyo-state-governor-to-resolve-lautech-doctors-welfare-crisis ### 2026-08-27: LASUTH doctors issue 7-day ultimatum to Lagos State Government Resident doctors at LASUTH have given the Lagos State Government a seven-day ultimatum to pay unpaid specialist allowances and salary arrears, warning of potential industrial action. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lasuth-doctors-issue-7-day-ultimatum-to-lagos-state-government --- Cite as: Nigerian medical resident doctors welfare disputes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nigerian-medical-resident-doctors-welfare-disputes