The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has officially ended its nationwide warning strike.
This resolution came after an emergency virtual session held by the National Executive Council (NEC) on Saturday.
During the meeting, council members evaluated the progress made through recent dialogues with the Federal Government.
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The strike was initiated to push for a series of pressing demands, including a separate salary structure for nurses, a revision of shift and uniform allowances, increased core duty allowances, large-scale recruitment of nursing staff, and the establishment of a distinct nursing department within the Federal Ministry of Health.
On Friday, NANNM leadership engaged in a high-level meeting with stakeholders from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Ministry of Labour and Employment, the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Office of the Accountant General, and the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, among others, to seek a resolution.
Chidi Aligwe, the association’s Assistant Secretary-General, confirmed the decision on Saturday, stating, “The strike has been suspended. Nurses and midwives are to resume duty immediately”.
The development was formally communicated through a circular titled “Suspension of the ongoing nationwide nurses’ strike”, jointly signed by NANNM National President, Haruna Mamman, and General Secretary, T.A. Shettima.
According to the circular, the NEC opted to suspend the strike after assessing the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and the federal government’s proposed timelines for fulfilling the association’s demands.
The document partly read: “NEC acknowledges the positive steps taken by the Federal Government in responding to the nine core demands of NANNM, particularly the commitment to clear timelines for implementation.
“In view of the formal agreement reached, and in line with the principle of dialogue and good faith, NEC hereby suspends the ongoing nationwide strike action with immediate effect.
“NEC has directed the national leadership to continue monitoring the implementation of the signed MoU and track the government’s compliance with the agreed timelines.
“State councils are directed to mobilize members for the immediate resumption of duty. NEC resolved that no member of NANNM, including intern and locum nurses, should be victimized for participating in the nationwide strike.
“NEC appreciates the commitment and solidarity of all members throughout this action and reiterates that NANNM remains steadfast in defending the welfare, dignity, and professional rights of all nurses and midwives in Nigeria.”
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