By Ghazali Ibrahim
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has suspended its nationwide warning strike following a closed-door meeting with the Federal Government on Friday, August 1, 2025.
Minister of Health, Ali Pate, who briefed journalists after the meeting, confirmed that the industrial action was called off after reaching key agreements with the union’s leadership.
However, NANNM executives declined to speak publicly about the outcome.
The strike, which began on July 29, was triggered by unmet demands including improved welfare, increased shift and uniform allowances, a separate salary structure for nurses, mass recruitment, and the creation of a dedicated nursing department in the Ministry of Health.
NANNM had accused the Federal Government of ignoring a 15-day ultimatum issued on July 14.
The union’s national chairman, Morakinyo Rilwan, previously stated there had been no meaningful engagement from the government before the strike commenced.
With the suspension of the strike, nurses and midwives in public health institutions are expected to return to work, potentially easing pressure on Nigeria’s strained healthcare system.
Full details of the agreement are yet to be made public.
