By Rejoice MATTHEW
Doctors in the employ of the Federal Capital Territory Administration have commended the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for approving the payment of outstanding 13 months hazard allowance arrears and a one-month wage award for medical personnel in the territory.
The doctors, under the aegis of the Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory, ARD-FCTA, conveyed the commendation in an appreciation letter to the minister dated January 15, 2026.
The letter, which was jointly signed by the ARD-FCTA President, Dr George Ebong, and General Secretary, Dr Yusuf Israel Lissa, described the minister’s action as a demonstration of his exemplary leadership and genuine concern for healthcare workers in the territory.
Part of the letter reads, “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.
“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 association reaffirmed its commitment to constructive engagement with the FCT Administration, saying it would continue to support efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery across the territory.
The resident doctors also acknowledged the roles played by key officials. “We also wish to sincerely acknowledge and appreciate the invaluable roles played by 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.”
They also appreciated, “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.”
