By Stanley Onyekwere
Doctors under the umbrella of Association Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCTA), have lauded the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over 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 months hazard allowance arrears as well as the payment of one month wage award.”
A statement from Lere Olayinka Senior Special Assistant Public Communications and Social Media to Wike, revealed that the letter was signed by the ARD-FCTA President, Dr. George Ebong and General Secretary, Dr. Yusuf Israel Lissa,.
The letter read; “Warm greetings from the leadership and entire members of Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCTA).
“We write to formally express our profound appreciation 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 months 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.”
