Nurses in Nigeria Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Issues

The Nigerian Association of Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has given the federal government a 15-day ultimatum to address allegations of victimization against its members at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Barnawa, Kaduna. In a letter dated July 29, addressed to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof.

Muhammad Ali Pate, the union warned of a potential three-day nationwide warning strike if their demands are not met. NANNM accuses the hospital's management of failing to implement an earlier memorandum of understanding (MOU) that was intended to resolve industrial unrest.

The union is demanding the reinstatement of its suspended unit chairman and the reversal of alleged demotions of three nurses. NANNM also claims that the hospital's medical director has not honored agreements made during previous industrial disputes, despite government intervention.

The union reaffirmed its commitment to dialogue but warned that failure to address its demands within the 15-day deadline would leave them with no choice but to proceed with the warning strike.