Dare Babalola
Members of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) have suspended their nationwide warning strike.
The development was confirmed in a jointly signed circular by the association’s National President, Haruna Mamman, and General Secretary, T.A. Shettima
In the circular, titled, “Suspension of the Ongoing Nationwide Nurses’ Strike”, members of the association were directed to resume their duties.
It also stated that the industrial action was called off after an extensive review of the Memorandum of Understanding and the agreed time-bound implementation framework.
The association, however, warned against the victimisation of any of its members for joining the industrial action.
The circular read partly, “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.
“In view of the formal agreement reached, and in line with the principle of dialogue and good faith, NEC hereby suspends the ongoing nationwide strike action with immediate effect.
“NEC has directed the national leadership to continue monitoring the implementation of the signed MoU and track the government’s compliance with the agreed timelines.
“State councils are directed to mobilize members for the immediate resumption of duty. NEC resolved that no member of NANNM, including interns and locum nurses, should be victimized for participating in the nationwide strike.
“NEC appreciates the commitment and solidarity of all members throughout this action and reiterates that NANNM remains steadfast in defending the welfare, dignity, and professional rights of all nurses and midwives in Nigeria.”
Recall that the affected health workers began a seven-day nationwide warning strike on Wednesday in order to address issues including poor remuneration, staff shortages, unpaid allowances, and unsafe working conditions.
