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The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has suspended its ongoing warning strike, according to Minister of Health, Professor Ali Pate.
Pate disclosed this on Friday while briefing journalists after a closed-door meeting held in Abuja.
He said the decision to end the strike was the outcome of agreements reached between the federal government and the leadership of the union.
Although union representatives were present at the meeting, but declined to address the press afterward.
AFRIPOST reports that the nationwide strike, which began on July 29, was prompted by unresolved issues such as poor welfare, inadequate allowances and unsatisfactory working conditions in federal health facilities.
The union’s National Chairman, Morakinyo Rilwan, had previously accused the Federal Government of failing to engage with the association during the 15-day ultimatum issued on July 14.
“As far as we are concerned, there has been no communication from the government to this moment. That is why we are saying the strike is going on, and nothing is stopping it.
“Even if the government calls today or tomorrow, it won’t stop the strike. They had enough time,” Rilwan had said.
Rilwan had also said the decision to embark on the strike was driven by widespread frustration among members over years of neglect.