Medical lecturers set for strike as 14 NAMDA branches back action

The Punch | 26-08-2026 09:14am |

Nigerian medical lecturers are preparing for a three-day warning strike, with 14 branches of the National Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) supporting the action. The strike is in response to unmet demands and the ongoing 'Japa' syndrome, which refers to the emigration of skilled professionals. The lecturers are calling for improved working conditions and better funding for the medical education sector.

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