Breaking: Striking Nurses, Midwives Call Off Industrial Action

According to the Minister of Health, Ali Pate, the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has called off its industrial action.

Speaking to journalists after a closed-door meeting on Friday, Pate said the strike was suspended following agreements reached with the union’s leadership. However, NANNM leaders declined to comment after the meeting.

The association had launched a warning strike on July 29, 2025, citing the Federal Government’s failure to respond to a 15-day ultimatum issued on July 14, 2025. The strike, which involved nurses and midwives across public health institutions nationwide, was initially expected to run until August 5, 2025.

Key Issues Behind Strike

The industrial action stemmed from longstanding concerns about poor welfare and working conditions for nurses. NANNM’s demands included:

• An upward review of shift allowances
• Adjustment of uniform allowances
• Implementation of a separate salary structure for nurses
• Increased core duty allowances
• Mass recruitment of nurses
• Establishment of a dedicated nursing department in the Federal Ministry of Health

National Chairman Morakinyo Rilwan had earlier accused the government of failing to engage meaningfully during the ultimatum period, stressing that the decision to strike was not taken lightly but reflected widespread frustration among members over years of neglect.

Although the strike has now been suspended, the union’s leadership has yet to publicly comment on the specific agreements reached with the government.

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