The Nigerian nurses for public hospitals suspended their seven-day “warning strike” on Saturday after reaching an agreement with the government over the implementation of their demands, the nurses’ union said.
In a statement, the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives said the government has responded to their demands and provided “clear timelines” for putting them in place.
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They added that they would be monitoring the implementation of the signed memorandum of understanding.
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The nurses began the action on July 30, threatening to scale it up to an indefinite strike if their demands were not met within the seven days. They are demanding higher pay, better working conditions, and increased recruitment.
On Friday, the nurses’ union met with government leaders, including Minister of Health and Social Welfare Ali Pate and his Labour and Employment Ministry colleague, Muhammad Dingyadi.
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Pate had earlier declared the suspension of the strike following the meeting, promising that the government would address the nurses’ concerns. The meeting also decided that no nurse who participated in the strike will face punishment from the government.
