The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has suspended its industrial action.
Minister of Health, Professor Ali Pate, announced the suspension to journalists on Friday after a closed-door meeting with the association’s leadership.
According to Pate, the decision was reached following agreements between the Federal Government and the union leaders.
However, the union representatives declined to comment on the outcome of the meeting.
The association had launched a seven-day warning strike on July 29, 2025, accusing the government of failing to act on a 15-day ultimatum issued on July 14.
The warning strike by nurses in public health institutions nationwide was initially set to end on August 5, 2025, before it was suspended.
The strike was driven by longstanding grievances over poor welfare, inadequate working conditions, and what the union described as the government’s unwillingness to address their demands.
The association had called for improved welfare packages, equitable allowances, and better working environments for nurses in federal health facilities.
This newspaper recalls that the union’s National Chairman, Morakinyo Rilwan, previously criticised the Federal Government for failing to engage the association meaningfully during the 15-day ultimatum window.
As of the time of filing this report, we could not independently verify the specific terms of the agreement that led to the suspension.
The article was originally published on Politics Nigeria.