The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has suspended its ongoing warning strike following a resolution with the Federal Government.
The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, made the announcement on Friday after a closed-door meeting with leaders of the association in Abuja.
According to Pate, both parties reached mutual agreements that led to the suspension of the strike, which began on July 29. He, however, did not disclose the full details of the agreement.
Leaders of the union declined to speak with the media after the meeting.
The nurses had embarked on the strike to press home demands for better welfare, including improved allowances, recruitment of more nurses, and the creation of a dedicated nursing department in the Federal Ministry of Health.
The warning strike had disrupted services in federal health institutions across the country and was scheduled to last until August 5.
NANNM’s National Chairman, Morakinyo Rilwan, had earlier criticized the government for ignoring the association’s 15-day ultimatum issued on July 14, citing long-standing issues of neglect and poor engagement.
While the strike has been called off, stakeholders will be watching closely to see how the government implements its part of the agreement.
