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Strike: Labour Minister Urges Nurses To Embrace Dialogue As Talks Continue Friday
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21 hrs agoLabour Minister Appeals to Striking Nurses as Talks Resume Friday
⚠️ Mid‑Strike Appeal
Labour Minister Muhammadu Dingyadi has urged the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) to suspend their ongoing strike, arguing that industrial action is not the ideal way to resolve disputes. He encouraged the union to engage in dialogue while the government works to address their concerns.
🗓️ Meeting Timeline
The union had issued a 15-day ultimatum starting July 14, 2025, which expired without resolution.
Initial talks with Dingyadi took place on Tuesday, but the union deemed them ineffective due to lack of meaningful engagement.
Negotiations are scheduled to continue this Friday at the Ministry of Health.📋 What Nurses Are Asking For
NANNM’s demands include:
Increased shift and uniform allowances
A dedicated nursing salary structure
Expanded core duty allowances
Mass recruitment of nurses
Establishment of a nursing department at the Federal Ministry of Health.💬 Union’s Frustration
Union chairman Morakinyo Rilwan emphasised that the strike arose from grassroots frustration, not just leadership’s decision:
📉 Consequences & Context
The strike is a seven‑day “warning” action, due to end August 5, 2025.
If the government fails to respond adequately, the union will issue a fresh 21‑day ultimatum before shifting to a possible indefinite strike—a move not seen in over two decades in Nigeria.The situation is compounded by a severe staffing crisis: ≈ 42,000 nurses have emigrated in the past three years, worsening healthcare delivery.
🤝 Government’s Position
Dingyadi reasserted the government’s willingness to negotiate, stressing that a strike is not the best outcome and urging a return to the bargaining table. The continuation of talks this Friday reflects this intent.