National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has suspended its nationwide warning strike after federal government made commitments to address the union’s long-standing demands.
Gatekeepers News reports that the resolution was announced in a circular released after an emergency virtual meeting of NANNM’s National Executive Council (NEC) held on Saturday.
The union said the decision followed a thorough review of the outcome of a negotiation session with top government officials on Friday, August 1.
Present at the meeting were the Ministers of Health, Labour, and Employment, along with other critical stakeholders. The talks concluded with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), detailing specific timelines for meeting nine major demands raised by the union.
According to the NEC, the suspension of the strike reflects the union’s willingness to pursue resolution through dialogue and trust in the government’s commitment to a time-bound plan.
The circular reads, “NEC acknowledges the positive steps taken by the Federal Government in responding to the nine core demands of NANNM, particularly the commitment to clear timelines for implementation.”
Signed by NANNM President, Comrade Haruna Mammanand, and General Secretary, Dr. A. Shettima, the circular instructed all state branches to ensure members return to work immediately. Meanwhile, national executives are to monitor the implementation of the MoU closely.
The union also warned against any form of retaliation against nurses including permanent, intern, or locum staff who took part in the strike, emphasising that their actions were within the lawful framework of organized labour.
NANNM thanked its members for their dedication, unity, and discipline throughout the seven-day warning strike.
