The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has given the Federal Government seven days to improve nurses’ welfare, pay fair allowances, and provide better working conditions.
The notice was signed by the group’s National Secretary, Enya Osinachi, and made public by the President, Morakinyo-Olajide Rilwan, in Abuja on Monday.
This decision was made after an emergency meeting of the association’s National Executive Council, held on July 10 in Abuja.
NANNM-FHI said this action is meant to encourage serious talks about the challenges nurses are facing.
The group said they had no choice but to act because a 15-day warning, given earlier on July 14, ended without any real response from the government or the Ministry of Health.
They announced that a strike will begin at noon on Tuesday, July 29. During the strike, nurses will stop work completely in all Federal hospitals.
All nurses across Nigeria have been asked to fully join the strike and show their support.
NANNM-FHI said nurses play a key role in healthcare and provide 60–70% of hospital services. They believe nurses deserve better treatment, pay, and respect for the important work they do.
The association also rejected a government memo from June 27, sent by the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission. They want the memo canceled and demand fair increases in allowances for night shifts, on-call duty, and keeping staff.
They called on the government to work with them seriously, saying that strong support for nurses is vital for good healthcare and protecting public health in all federal hospitals in Nigeria.
