NANNM Suspends Nationwide Strike After Four Days.

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has called off its nationwide warning strike, four days after it began.

This was confirmed on Saturday by Chidi Aligwe, the association’s Assistant Secretary-General, who said nurses and midwives are to resume duty immediately.

The strike, which began on Wednesday, was aimed at pressing home several long-standing demands. These include a review of shift and uniform allowances, a separate salary structure, increased core duty allowances, mass recruitment of nurses, and the creation of a dedicated nursing department within the Federal Ministry of Health.

Following a virtual meeting of NANNM’s National Executive Council (NEC) and discussions with key government agencies — including the Ministry of Health, Labour and Employment, Head of Service, and National Salaries and Wages Commission — the association decided to suspend the industrial action.

A circular signed by NANNM President Haruna Mamman and General Secretary T.A. Shettima noted that NEC reached the decision after reviewing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a clear implementation framework agreed upon with the government.

NEC acknowledged the government’s commitment to addressing the association’s nine major demands and stressed that the agreement includes specific timelines for implementation. It also warned against victimisation of any member who participated in the strike and urged all state councils to mobilise for an immediate return to duty.

NANNM expressed appreciation for its members’ solidarity and vowed to continue monitoring the government’s compliance with the MoU, reaffirming its commitment to the rights and welfare of Nigerian nurses and midwives.

Nurses Fix Date To Decide On Ending Nationwide Strike.

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives – Federal Health Institutions Sector – has fixed today (Saturday) to take a decision following promises made by the Federal Government.
Nigerian Nurses Give Condition To Suspend Strike
Naija News reports that the federal government had prematurely announced that nurses have ended their industrial action after a meeting on Friday but this was swiftly denied by the union.

The nurses had embarked on the strike on Wednesday to push for their demands, including an upward review of shift allowance, adjustment of uniform allowance, a separate salary structure for nurses, an increase in core duty allowance, mass recruitment of nurses, and the establishment of a nursing department in the Federal Ministry of Health, among others.

Speaking with The PUNCH on Friday, the National Public Relations Officer of NANNM-FHI, Omomo Tibiebi, clarified that the strike remained in effect despite a meeting with the minister earlier in the day.

Tibiebi said, “The strike has not been suspended. Earlier today (Friday), the NANNM executives had a meeting with the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, and it was the minister that went to press to say the strike was called-off.

“He wasn’t the one that called the strike in the first place, so he has no right to call off the strike. So, the strike is still on.”

He added that the union’s National Executive Council would meet today (Saturday) to review the Federal Government’s promises and determine the next line of action.

“There will be a National Executive Council meeting today (Saturday), and that’s when a decision will be made, and we would know if what the Federal Government has promised is good enough for us to suspend the strike,” he stated.

Newsupdate: Nurses, Midwives Call Off Strike – Health Minister

Abuja, August 1, 2025 – The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has called off its nationwide warning strike, according to Minister of Health, Ali Pate.

Pate made the announcement after a closed-door meeting with union leaders on Friday, stating that agreements were reached to address the nurses’ grievances.

However, union officials declined to comment publicly following the meeting.

The strike, which began on July 29, was triggered by unmet demands around poor working conditions, low allowances, and calls for a dedicated salary structure and mass recruitment of nurses.

The action had affected operations in public health institutions and was originally scheduled to last until August 5.

NANNM President Morakinyo Rilwan had earlier criticized the government for failing to engage meaningfully during the 15-day ultimatum period that preceded the strike.

Key demands included:

Upward review of shift and uniform allowances

Core duty allowance increase

Mass recruitment of nurses

Establishment of a nursing department within the Ministry of Health

Pate expressed hope that the resolution would lead to a more stable healthcare environment and improved conditions for health workers.

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Health Minister Engages Striking Nurses, Midwives in Urgent Talks Amid Nationwide Health Sector Crisis

In a bid to end the ongoing strike crippling Nigeria’s healthcare system, Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate has entered crucial negotiations with leaders of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) and Labour Ministry officials.

The strike, which began on July 29, followed the government’s alleged failure to address welfare concerns and poor working conditions despite an ultimatum issued on July 14. Union Chairman Morakinyo Rilwan criticized the government's silence, stating that it had missed multiple opportunities for dialogue.

With the industrial action expected to last until August 5, all eyes are now on the outcome of Pate’s intervention, which many hope will bring swift resolution and restore services in Nigeria’s overstretched health sector.

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Nigerian Nurses Begin Nationwide Strike Today.

The action, which began at midnight, followed the expiration of a 15-day ultimatum issued by NANNM to the federal government.

Nigerian nurses have began a nationwide strike today, July 30, 2025.

The nationwide strike was declared by the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM).

The seven-day nationwide warning strike which began at midnight, followed the expiration of a 15-day ultimatum issued by NANNM to the federal government.

The National Chairman of NANNM-FHI, Morakinyo Rilwan, warned on Monday, July 28, that the strike would involve a total withdrawal of services across all federal health institutions.

“The 15-day ultimatum ends by Tuesday, July 29, 2025, by midnight, and the warning strike commences on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 12.01am.

“The action would include 74 federal hospitals – teaching hospitals, federal medical centres, specialist hospitals like orthopaedic, neuro-psychiatric, and eye centres, as well as all general hospitals and primary healthcare centres in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, and 774 local government areas.

“Private hospitals are not included. This is because for now the private practitioner nurses are not spread over Nigeria,” he said.

According to him, the strike was in response to issues which include poor remuneration, staff shortages, unpaid allowances, and unsafe working conditions.

On July 14, 2025, the union issued a 15-day ultimatum to the federal government, demanding immediate intervention to prevent a total healthcare shutdown.