The strike action initiated by the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has been suspended following a resolution reached with the Federal Government.
Health Minister, Professor Ali Pate, disclosed the development to reporters after a meeting with leaders of the association held behind closed doors on Friday.
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While Pate confirmed the strike’s suspension, representatives of the union refrained from speaking to the press after the discussions concluded.
The nurses had embarked on a warning strike beginning July 29, 2025, after the government reportedly failed to respond adequately to the 15-day ultimatum they issued on July 14.
Public healthcare facilities across Nigeria were affected by the industrial action, which was initially scheduled to end on August 5, 2025.
Central to the nurses’ grievances were poor working conditions, insufficient remuneration, and what they described as prolonged government inaction on their demands.
NANNM had outlined several requests, including enhanced welfare packages, fair compensation, and improved workplace conditions for nurses employed at federal health institutions.
The association’s National Chairman, Morakinyo Rilwan, had earlier criticised the government for not engaging with the union during the negotiation window.
“As far as we are concerned, there has been no communication from the government to this moment. That is why we are saying the strike is going on, and nothing is stopping it.
“Even if the government calls today or tomorrow, it won’t stop the strike. They had enough time,” Rilwan had noted.
The nurses’ demands encompassed the revision of shift and uniform allowances, creation of a separate salary scale for nursing professionals, increased core duty incentives, large-scale employment of nurses, and the establishment of a dedicated nursing directorate within the Federal Ministry of Health.
Rilwan emphasised that the decision to embark on strike was not a unilateral one by union leaders but a response to overwhelming dissatisfaction among members due to persistent neglect and unresolved welfare issues.
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