The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has suspended its seven-day nationwide warning strike following a virtual emergency NEC meeting and progress in talks with the Federal Government.
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has suspended its seven-day nationwide warning strike.
The suspension followed an emergency virtual meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC) on Saturday, after reviewing recent discussions with the Federal Government.
The strike had been declared to demand better allowances, a dedicated nursing salary structure, mass recruitment, and the creation of a nursing department within the Health Ministry.
NANNM officials met with representatives of several government agencies, including the Ministry of Health and Labour, culminating in a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
A circular signed by NANNM President Haruna Mamman and General Secretary T.A. Shettima stated, “NEC hereby suspends the ongoing nationwide strike action with immediate effect.”
Assistant Secretary-General Chidi Aligwe confirmed: “The strike has been suspended. Nurses and midwives are to resume duty immediately.”
NEC also urged that no member be punished for participating in the strike and vowed to monitor the government’s adherence to the agreed timelines.