The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) Federal Health Institutions Sector has proceeded with a seven-day warning strike, rejecting last-minute appeals by the Federal Government to halt the industrial action.
The strike, which began on Wednesday, follows the expiration of a 15-day ultimatum issued on 14 July 2025 over unmet demands for improved welfare and working conditions.
Morakinyo Rilwan, the union’s national chairman, confirmed that the government failed to engage in meaningful dialogue during the notice period.
“There has been no communication from the government to this moment. They had enough time to address our concerns,” he stated, emphasising that even a belated intervention would not stop the ongoing strike.
Key demands include an upward review of shift and uniform allowances, implementation of a distinct nursing salary structure, increased core duty allowance, mass recruitment of nurses, and the establishment of a dedicated nursing department in the Federal Ministry of Health.
Rilwan noted that the strike reflects widespread frustration among members over years of neglect, with nurses prepared to endure potential ‘no work, no pay’ sanctions.
“This action was member-driven, not just a leadership decision,” Rilwan explained. “Our colleagues are willing to sacrifice their pay because what they currently earn is insufficient anyway.”
The Nurses’ warning strike is expected to continue until 5 August 2025, serving as a precursor to possible prolonged industrial action if demands remain unaddressed. The development threatens to disrupt healthcare services across federal health institutions amid ongoing challenges in Nigeria’s health sector.
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