The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), has commended Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, for implementing the adjustment of professional allowances and paying the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF) to eligible resident doctors in the institution.

The association described the development as a significant milestone in its advocacy for improved welfare, better working conditions and enhanced healthcare delivery in the state.

In a statement jointly signed by the association’s President and Secretary, Dr. Olatayo Ayodeji and Dr. Owolabi Oluwatobi, the resident doctors expressed appreciation to the governor for responding to the concerns of healthcare workers and demonstrating commitment to strengthening the state’s health sector.

The association, however, noted that some welfare issues affecting its members remained unresolved, stressing that competitive welfare packages were necessary to attract and retain skilled health professionals in Ekiti State.

“While some outstanding welfare issues persist, we are grateful for this latest milestone in our union’s advocacy for better welfare for our members and improved healthcare delivery at EKSUTH,” the statement said.

According to the doctors, the implementation of the professional allowance adjustment and payment of the residency training fund demonstrated the government’s responsiveness to the concerns of healthcare workers.

The association expressed optimism that the remaining welfare concerns would receive the necessary attention and intervention from the state government.

It also acknowledged the contributions of the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, EKSUTH Board Chairman, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Secretary to the State Government, Commissioner for Finance, State Accountant-General, State DSS and Labour Desk, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, NARD President and National Officers’ Committee, as well as the immediate past and current leadership of the Ekiti State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association.

EKSUTH management was also commended for its role in facilitating the development.The resident doctors said they looked forward to continued constructive engagement with the state government in the interest of their members and the people of Ekiti State.