The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCTA), has lauded the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for what it described as his strong commitment to the welfare of doctors and other healthcare workers in the FCT.
In a letter of appreciation dated January 15, 2026, the association praised the Minister for approving and facilitating the payment of 13 months’ outstanding hazard allowance arrears, alongside the payment of a one-month wage award.
The letter, jointly signed by the President of ARD-FCTA, Dr. George Ebong, and the General Secretary, Dr. Yusuf Israel Lissa, acknowledged the intervention as a reflection of purposeful leadership and responsiveness to the needs of health workers.
“Warm greetings from the leadership and entire members of the Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCTA),” the letter read.
“We write to formally express our profound appreciation to the Honourable Minister, His Excellency 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.”
According to the association, the payments have boosted morale within the health sector and reaffirmed the administration’s recognition of the sacrifices made by doctors in the line of duty.
“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,” the doctors said.
The resident doctors also pledged continued cooperation with the FCT Administration to improve healthcare delivery across the territory.
“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,” the letter added.
The ARD-FCTA further extended appreciation to key officials who played roles in the process, including the Minister of State for the FCT, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud; the Acting Head of Service, Mrs. Nancy Sabanti Nathan; Chairman of the FCT Civil Service Commission, Engr. Emeka Ezeh; Mandate Secretary of the 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; the Overseeing Director-General of the Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Ahmadu Abubakar; and the Director of Clinical and Diagnostics, Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Osagie Osayande.
