The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has officially suspended its warning strike, which began earlier this week, following productive negotiations with the Federal Government. The decision was announced today by the association’s national leadership after an emergency meeting in Abuja.
The strike, initiated to press for better working conditions, improved welfare packages, and the implementation of pending agreements, had disrupted healthcare services in public hospitals across the country. NANNM’s leadership stated that the suspension comes as a gesture of goodwill to allow for further dialogue with the government, which has promised to address the union’s demands promptly.
“We have decided to suspend the warning strike to give room for meaningful discussions,” said Comrade Michael Nnachi, NANNM National President. “Our members have shown resilience, and we trust that the government will honor its commitments to improve the welfare of nurses and midwives.”
The Federal Ministry of Health, in a statement, commended the nurses and midwives for their dedication to patient care and assured the public that steps are being taken to resolve the issues raised. The ministry has scheduled a follow-up meeting with NANNM leadership next week to finalize agreements.
Healthcare services are expected to resume fully in public hospitals nationwide as nurses and midwives return to work. The public is urged to remain patient as the healthcare system stabilizes.
NANNM has, however, warned that it reserves the right to resume industrial action if the government fails to fulfill its promises within the agreed timeframe.
