National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives Suspends Nationwide Warning Strike

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The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has suspended its seven-day nationwide warning strike after a closed-door meeting with the leadership of the striking health workers in Abuja. Minister of Health, Prof. Ali Pate, announced the decision, stating that it followed agreements reached between the Federal Government and the union's leadership during the meeting. The specific terms of the agreement, however, remained unannounced at the time of reporting. The strike was called to protest the Federal Government's failure to act on a 15-day ultimatum issued on July 14, with key demands including improved welfare packages, enhanced allowances, and better working conditions in federal health institutions.

Key Takeaways:

  • NANNM suspended its seven-day nationwide warning strike after a closed-door meeting with government officials in Abuja.
  • The decision was announced by Minister of Health, Prof. Ali Pate, following agreements reached between the Federal Government and the union's leadership during the meeting.
  • The specific terms of the agreement have yet to be made public.
  • The union's demands include improved welfare packages, enhanced allowances, and better working conditions in federal health institutions.
  • Other demands include the full gazetting of the nurses' scheme of service approved in 2016, the implementation of a National Industrial Court judgment delivered on January 27, 2012, and the recruitment of more nursing personnel with adequate medical equipment.
  • The association also called for the establishment of a Department of Nursing within the Federal Ministry of Health, inclusion of nurses in national health policy-making bodies, representation on boards of federal health institutions, and the institutionalization of consultancy roles for qualified nurses and midwives.

Statistics:

  • The strike lasted for seven days, from July 29 to August 5 (Note: exact date of suspension not specified in the article).
  • The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) had issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal Government on July 14.
  • The nurses' scheme of service was approved in 2016 (exact date not specified).
  • The National Industrial Court delivered its judgment on January 27, 2012.
  • The union's demands include the recruitment of more nursing personnel with adequate medical equipment.

Sources:

  • [NANNM]
  • [Punch Newspaper, Abuja]