Nurses, midwives suspend the warning after the talks with FG

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses And Midwives (Nannm) suspended its warning strike at national level after a meeting behind closed doors with the federal government.

The Minister of Health, Professor Ali Pate, revealed the suspension on Friday evening after a meeting with the leadership of the Union in Abuja.

According to Pate, the strike was interrupted after both parties have reached an understanding of the fundamental issues raised by the Union, which include improved welfare packages, Eque and working conditions favorable for nurses and obstetrics in all federal health institutes.

“The government undertakes to ensure that our nurses and obstetricians are supported. The meeting was productive and we have agreed on the key steps to go on,” said the minister to journalists.

However, Nannm’s leadership refused to speak with journalists after the meeting, opting to keep silent on the specific terms of the agreement.

The nurse and midwives had undertaken a seven -day warning strike on 29 July 2025, citing the inability of the federal government to respond significantly to their 15 -day ultimatum issued on July 14.

The strike, which influenced operations in public health facilities across the country, was initially scheduled to end on August 5. He interrupted the critical health services, in particular in the maternity departments and in the general outpatient clinics.

Platform Times recalls that the National President of Nannm, his partner Morakinyo Rilwan, had previously accused the government of ignoring the difficult situation of healthcare professionals despite repeated requests for commitment.

He said that the Association requested a revision of the dangerous allowances, timely promotions, the best security in healthcare facilities and the immediate resolution of the lack of labor that paralyzes the public health sector of Nigeria.

The suspension of the strike can provide temporary relief to patients and health institutions, but observers say that the government must move rapidly to fulfill its promises or risk a more prolonged industrial action.

The development comes a few days after the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has issued a 21 -day ultimatum on similar concerns, reporting growing disorders in the nation health workforce.

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