The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has suspended its warning strike following a closed-door meeting with the Minister of Health, Muhammad Ali Pate, in Abuja on Friday.
Pate, who addressed journalists after the meeting, confirmed that the industrial action had been called off based on agreements reached with the union’s leadership.
“The strike has been suspended,” the minister said. “We had productive discussions, and we reached a consensus with the leadership of the nurses’ association.”
Leaders of NANNM did not offer any comments after the meeting, declining to speak to the press.
The association had commenced the warning strike on July 29, 2025, following a 15-day ultimatum issued on July 14.
The strike was initially scheduled to last until August 5 and affected public health institutions across the country.
The union’s demands included the upward review of shift and uniform allowances, the creation of a dedicated nursing department within the Ministry of Health, implementation of a separate salary structure for nurses, mass recruitment of nursing staff, and an increase in core duty allowance.
Earlier in the week, the union’s National Chairman, Morakinyo Rilwan, said the strike was a result of prolonged frustration and lack of engagement from the government. “Even if the government calls today or tomorrow, it won’t stop the strike. They had enough time,” Rilwan had said before the meeting.
The Ministry of Health has not disclosed details of the agreements reached during Friday’s negotiations.
