While medical doctors are on a three-day warning strike in Lagos, nurses across the country, especially those in federal government-owned hospitals, are starting a seven-day warning strike by midnight on Tuesday.
The warning strike follows a 15-day ultimatum issued to the government by the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM).
The body took the decision at the National Executive Council (NEC) emergency meeting held at the National Hospital, Abuja on 10th July, 2025.
The notice signed by the NANNM National Secretary, Comrade Enya Agatha Osinachi, reads: “Following the decision taken by the National Executive Council of the Sector during the Emergency Meeting held at National Hospital, Abuja on 10th July, 2025 and after the directive of the National headquarters of the association, you are hereby directed to embark on 7-day warning strike commencing from 12:00 midnight of Tuesday 29th of July, 2025.
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“This is as a result of the failure of the Federal government of Nigeria/Federal Ministry of Health to take proactive measures to address our concerns and avert this industrial action despite the 15-day ultimatum given from Monday, 14th July, 2025.
“This strike action is total and there should not be any skeletal nursing services in any of the Federal health Institutions across the country. Thank you in anticipation as we expect full compliance from all members.”
Among its demands, the association is seeking the creation of the department of nursing at the Federal Ministry of Health, an upward review of shift duty allowances, a special allowance for specialist nurses, a secure and conducive work environment for nurses, and well-equipped hospitals with modern equipment to curb medical tourism abroad.
