The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives has given the Federal Government a seven-day notice, urging improved welfare, fair allowances, and better working conditions for nurses.
The notice, signed by National Secretary Enya Osinachi and released by the association’s President, Morakinyo-Olajide Rilwan, was formally issued in Abuja on Monday
The decision followed an emergency National Executive Council meeting held on July 10 in Abuja.
The association explained that the action became necessary after a 15-day ultimatum, issued on July 14, expired without any meaningful response from either the Federal Government or the Federal Ministry of Health
“The strike, starting at 12 on Tuesday, July 29, will involve total service withdrawal across all Federal health institutions
As a result, NANNM-FHI announced that a nationwide strike would commence at 12 noon on Tuesday, July 29, involving a total withdrawal of services across all federal health institutions.
Reaffirming the vital role nurses play in the health sector, NANNM-FHI noted that nurses account for 60 to 70 percent of hospital services.
The association rejected a June 27 circular from the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission, calling for its reversal and demanding adjustments to various allowances including shift, call duty, and retention.
It urged the Federal Government to engage positively, highlighting that a well-supported nursing workforce was critical to quality healthcare outcomes and sustaining public health across all federal medical institutions in Nigeria.
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