The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has officially suspended its nationwide warning strike, following a closed-door meeting with the Federal Government on Friday.
Minister of Health, Prof. Ali Pate, who addressed journalists after the meeting, confirmed the development, stating that the government and the union had reached a mutual agreement.
While specific details of the deal were not immediately disclosed, union leaders present at the meeting declined to comment publicly. However, the Minister assured that the resolution addressed key concerns raised by the nurses and midwives.
The strike, which began on July 29, 2025, had disrupted services across public health institutions nationwide. NANNM had earlier issued a 15-day ultimatum on July 14, citing poor working conditions, inadequate remuneration, and neglect of long-standing demands.
Among their key demands were an upward review of shift and uniform allowances, the implementation of a separate salary structure for nurses, increased core duty allowances, large-scale recruitment of nursing professionals, and the establishment of a dedicated nursing department within the Federal Ministry of Health.
NANNM National Chairman, Comrade Morakinyo Rilwan, previously accused the government of failing to engage meaningfully within the negotiation window, prompting the strike action. He emphasized that the decision to embark on industrial action was driven by widespread dissatisfaction among rank-and-file members.
The suspension of the strike comes as a relief to patients and health institutions nationwide, with normal services expected to resume immediately.
