Jan.9, 2026

The national industrial court Abuja division has restrained all members and agents of the national association of resident doctors from calling, directing, organising, participating in, and embarking upon any form of industrial action.

Justice Emmanuel Danjuma Subilim gave the order in an interim injunction filed by the federal government through the office of the attorney general of the federation and minister of justice.

The court temporally barred members of the association from embarking on any form of strike, work stoppages, go-slows, picketing, or any other form of industrial protest or disruption.

“The association is equally restrained from taking steps preparatory to any form of industrial action from the 12th day of january, 2026.

“The interim order remains in force pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice fixed for the january 21, 2026.

The association had earlier threatened to commence strike on monday, january 12, 2026.