Abuja, Nigeria— The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has officially called off its nationwide strike after reaching an agreement with the Federal Government, ending weeks of industrial action that had strained the healthcare system.
The resolution followed a pivotal meeting held on August 1, 2025, between NANNM leaders and a government delegation led by Professor Muhammad Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare. Professor Pate announced the suspension of the strike, citing a mutual understanding achieved between both parties.
Speaking to the press in Abuja, NANNM National President Comrade Haruna Mamman confirmed that the decision was ratified during an emergency virtual meeting of the Association’s National Executive Council (NEC).
“The Federal Government has committed to a time-bound implementation of all nine key demands presented by the Association. In light of this, the NEC has directed the immediate suspension of the strike, affirming our commitment to dialogue and good faith,” Mamman stated.
He also commended the unity, patience, and resilience demonstrated by nurses and midwives nationwide throughout the strike period and reiterated the Association’s dedication to peaceful negotiations on issues impacting its members.
The strike began on July 29, 2025, following the Federal Government’s lack of response to a 15-day ultimatum issued on July 14. Nurses took industrial action to press for critical demands including better welfare provisions, increased shift and uniform allowances, the establishment of a separate salary structure for nurses, and the creation of an independent nursing department within the Federal Ministry of Health.
Additional demands focused on higher core duty allowances, large-scale recruitment of nurses, and improved working conditions in federal health institutions.
The suspension of the strike is expected to restore normalcy to Nigeria’s health sector and improve healthcare delivery across the nation.
By Enoch Odesola| August 3, 2025
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