FG has urged Nigerian Nurses to suspend planned strike amid welfare dispute.

NaijaOnPoint Nigeria reports that the Federal Government has called on the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) to reconsider its planned strike, appealing for dialogue over industrial action.

Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr. Muhammad Dingyadi, made the appeal during a meeting with the leadership of NANNM on Wednesday in Abuja.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), nurses across the country have declared a seven-day warning strike starting Wednesday night, citing unresolved issues related to poor working conditions and inadequate welfare.

Nurses Demand Better Pay, Working Conditions

The striking nurses are pushing for:

Improved workplace environments
Competitive welfare packages
Increased recognition of their contributions
Adequate staffing
Better medical equipment and resources
Fair and timely remuneration

The NANNM says these long-standing concerns have been ignored, leading to mounting frustration across the healthcare sector.

Strike Not the Answer, Says Labour Minister

In response, Minister Dingyadi urged the union to suspend the strike and return to the negotiation table.

“Strike is not the best way to resolve industrial issues. We encourage continuous engagement so that we can address your concerns constructively,” the minister said.

More Talks Scheduled

NaijaOnPoint Nigeria reports that the Federal Government confirmed that discussions will continue on Friday at the Federal Ministry of Health headquarters in Abuja, as efforts intensify to resolve the impasse and prevent disruption to healthcare services nationwide.