Resident doctors at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital have given the Lagos State Government seven days to resolve disputes over specialist allowances, salary shortfalls and promotion related arrears.
The Association of Resident Doctors warned that failure to address the issues could lead to further industrial action.
The ultimatum follows a three day warning strike held in June over welfare and working conditions.
The doctors’ demands include payment of specialist allowance to Grade Level 14 resident doctors, settlement of arrears and payment of outstanding salary shortfalls linked to promotions.
They have also previously called for renewed work on resident doctors’ accommodation.
The association said several meetings were held with government officials after the warning strike.
It said Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu approved implementation of a professional allowance framework for doctors.
However, the doctors said the specialist allowance expected by Senior Registrar 1 doctors was not reflected in August salaries.
The association alleged that the allowance was absent from the table ultimately approved.
It described that outcome as a breach of trust.
The doctors also disputed the government’s position that payment of some arrears required further gubernatorial approval.
They argued that affected doctors had already earned the promotions and corresponding benefits.
LASUTH resident doctors said similar specialist allowances had been implemented in federal institutions and in some states.
They warned that continued exclusion could damage morale and healthcare delivery.
The association nevertheless commended the state government for paying Medical Residency Training Funds and implementing other professional allowances.
It also said it remained open to dialogue.
The doctors appealed directly to the governor to intervene before the ultimatum expired. The dispute adds to pressure on state health authorities to balance workforce welfare, payroll obligations and the need to avoid disruption to clinical services
