The Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) has debunked rumours that its members are on strike.

The association clarified its position in a statement jointly signed by its president, Dr Nosa Lancy-Orhue, Secretary-General, Dr Abdulrahman Shehu, and National Liaison Officer and Organising Secretary, Dr Muhammad Askira, Wednesday, October 15,2025, in Abuja.

NAMDA, a trade union for medical lecturers in universities, tertiary health, and research institutions, is responsible for undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, including the training of medical doctors and dentists in Nigeria.

The association reaffirmed its independence as a union with the capacity to negotiate its interests and uphold mutual respect.

Though NAMDA lamented the long neglect of its members, saying it would continue to support legitimate demands that do not adversely affect their interests, it also acknowledged ongoing engagements with the Federal Government through the Ministries of Labour and Education, which it described as very encouraging.