UPDATE TO MEMBERS đŁïž
The Leadership of NARD, ably led by P-MUS, paid a strategic and productive visit to the Acting Director General of Budget, Alh. Yusuf Muhammad, who also serves as the Director of Expenditure.
The purpose of the visit was to consolidate progress made on the implementation of PAT, ensure its sustainability, and establish clear modalities for the payment plan covering the 2026 MRTF, promotion arrears, salary arrears, as well as the outstanding 19 months PAT arrears, as implementation of the 2026 budget begins.
This engagement reflects the unwavering commitment of the NARD Leadership to protecting the welfare, entitlements, and professional interests of all members. We remain focused, deliberate, and resolute in pursuing every legitimate avenue to secure lasting solutions.
The Leadership of NARD also uses this opportunity to sincerely appreciate the immense support and contributions of the following distinguished personalities in Government:
1. His Excellency, Sen. Kashim Shettima, Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
2. Sen. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, Senate Committee Chair on Health
3. Hon. Amos Magaji, House Committee Chair on Tertiary Health Institutions
4. Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare
5. Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare
6. Tanimu Yakubu Director-General, Budget Office of the Federation
7. Dr. Ado Mohammad OON, SA to the DG Budget
8. â Director IPPIS
9. Director Cash Management
10. Director DSSS
11. Budget Manager
We equally appreciate the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) and Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) for ensuring PAT implementation in House Officersâ salaries, while also factoring payment of their PAT arrears.
Be assured that the NARD NOC will continue to strategically engage all relevant stakeholders and will duly brief the NEC on every development for further directives and coordinated action.
To all NARDITES nationwide, we deeply appreciate your steadfast support, trust, patience, and solidarity. Your resilience strengthens our resolve.
We remain committed to delivering palpable results, and will continue to keep members informed every step of the way.
Dr. Abdulmajid Yahya Ibrahim
NARD PSS
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