The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives says its strike continues despite the Health Minister’s claim of suspension.
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) says its strike is still ongoing, refuting claims by the Minister of Health, Professor Ali Pate, that the industrial action has been suspended.
NANNM National Chairman, Morakinyo Rilwan, said the minister lacked the authority to call off a strike he did not initiate. “If it was the Minister who organized the strike, then he could call it off… The Minister didn’t organize the strike, so he doesn’t have the authority to call it off,” Rilwan said.
Pate had earlier announced that nurses had ended their five-day warning strike following a meeting with the government.
The strike, over poor pay, staff shortages, and unsafe conditions, has grounded hospitals nationwide.