OOUTH ARD Calls for Minimum N1 Million Salary for Doctors

The President of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Sagamu, Dr. John Omotoso, has called for improved remuneration for health workers, insisting that no doctor should earn less than N1 million per month.

Omotoso made the statement on Monday during the 32nd induction of medical graduates into the Obafemi Awolowo College of Health Sciences Medical Alumni Association, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye.

He highlighted that poor pay and working conditions are driving many health professionals abroad in search of better opportunities, creating a severe shortage of medical personnel in local facilities.

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Omotoso urged the government to enact laws preventing politicians and public office holders from seeking medical care abroad, arguing that domestic hospitals would receive greater attention if policymakers relied on them.

He said, “Practising medicine in the country is no longer appealing. The faster the government addresses this challenge, the better for all of us. Declaring a state of emergency in the health sector and restricting foreign medical trips for officials is a starting point to redeem medical practice in Nigeria.”

Omotoso further emphasized that doctors, nurses, and other health workers should receive salaries comparable to politicians to encourage retention.

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“Given the current economy, no medical doctor should earn less than N1 million per month. Poorly motivated employees cannot deliver their best,” he stated.

He noted that the current entry salary for medical doctors ranges between N250,000 and N300,000, urging government intervention to raise it to at least N1 million monthly in response to inflation and economic challenges.

Congratulating the 71 graduating medical students, Omotoso encouraged them to embrace technology, including Artificial Intelligence, to advance their practice and to give back to society and their alma mater.

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Speaking on the event’s theme, “The Road Ahead: Connecting Today’s Graduate with Tomorrow’s Legacy,” the immediate past ARD President, Dr. Olusola Monehin, advised graduates to serve with compassion, uphold integrity, embrace innovation, and adhere strictly to professional ethics.

Monehin also stressed the importance of mentorship, noting that even a single meaningful conversation could guide young doctors in navigating future professional challenges.

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