The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM-FHI) has issued a seven-day warning strike notice to the Federal Government, demanding improved welfare, fair allowances, and better working conditions for its members.
The strike is scheduled to begin at 12 midnight on Tuesday, July 29, and will involve a complete withdrawal of services across all federal health institutions.
The strike notice, signed by National Secretary Nurse Enya Osinachi and released by President Nurse Morakinyo-Olajide Rilwan, was issued in Abuja on Monday, July 28.
This decision followed an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on July 10 in Abuja, which the association said was meant to encourage proactive dialogue on critical issues affecting its members.
According to the notice, this action became necessary after a 15-day ultimatum, issued on July 14, expired without a meaningful response from the Federal Government or the Federal Ministry of Health.
Part of the notice reads: “The strike, starting 12 midnight Tuesday, July 29, will involve total service withdrawal across all Federal health institutions. Nurses nationwide have been asked to comply fully and stand in solidarity.”
The association reaffirmed nurses’ central role in healthcare delivery and insisted that those contributing 60–70% of hospital services deserved improved welfare, fair treatment, and recognition for their essential services.
It rejected a June 27 circular from the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission (NSIWC), calling for its reversal and demanding adjustments to various allowances including shift, call duty, and retention.
The association also urged the Federal Government to engage positively with it, emphasizing that a well-supported nursing workforce is crucial for achieving quality healthcare outcomes and maintaining public health across all federal medical institutions in Nigeria.
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