The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCTA), has praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over his commitment to the welfare of doctors in the FCT. In a letter of appreciation to Wike, dated January 15, 2026, the resident doctors commended the Minister for what they described as his “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.” 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, 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”.
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