Doctors under the Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCTA), have praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for approving the payment of 13 months hazard allowance arrears and one month wage award.

The doctors made this known in a letter of appreciation dated January 15, 2026, where they commended the minister for what they described as his commitment to the welfare of healthcare workers in the FCT.

The letter, signed by the ARD-FCTA President, Dr. George Ebong, and the General Secretary, Dr. Yusuf Israel Lissa, read in part: “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.”

The association said the intervention came at the right time and showed recognition of the sacrifices made by doctors and other health workers in the FCT.

According to the letter, “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 resident doctors also pledged continued cooperation with the FCT administration to improve healthcare delivery.

They stated: “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.”

In the letter, the association also appreciated other top officials of the FCT administration for their roles in making the payments possible.

These include 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.