Nurses in federal health institutions across Nigeria have embarked on a 7-day nationwide warning strike following the expiration of a 15-day ultimatum issued to the government by the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM).
The strike, which began today, is expected to cripple activities in federal health institutions, including teaching hospitals and federal medical centres nationwide.
The commencement of the warning strike was communicated through a circular issued to chairmen and secretaries of all federal health institutions, instructing members to withdraw their services. The directive was agreed upon at an emergency meeting held in Abuja.
In the circular signed by NANNM National Secretary, Enya Agatha Osinachi, the association declared that the strike will be total, warning that no skeletal nursing services will be permitted in any federal health facility throughout the duration of the strike.
The nurses are demanding the creation of a Department of Nursing at the Federal Ministry of Health, an upward review of shift duty allowances, special allowances for specialist nurses, improved security and a conducive work environment, as well as the provision of modern medical equipment to reduce the country’s reliance on medical tourism.
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