Fellow Nurses Africa News, 28 July, 2025.
Breaking News: NANNM Borno State Suspends Imminent Strike Action Amid National Strike
Maiduguri, Borno State – 07:07 PM BST, July 28, 2025
In a significant and controversial development, the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) Borno State Council has announced the suspension of an imminent strike scheduled to begin at 12:00 Midnight on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. This move comes despite a nationwide strike declared by the NANNM national body, raising concerns of sabotage among members. The decision follows discussions between a committee inaugurated by the Head of Service (HOS), government representatives, and the association’s State Administrative Council (SAC).
The strike suspension, effective for an initial 20 working days, aims to provide the government ample time to review and approve the committee’s report, which includes input from NANNM representatives and government officials. The report addresses demands outlined in the association’s earlier ultimatum to improve the conditions of service for nurses and midwives.
The SAC has urged members to refrain from strike action during this period, commending their resilience and dedication. However, this local suspension is seen by some as undermining the ongoing national strike. The letter, signed by Comr. Johanna S. Wakawa, Assistant General Secretary (AGS) of NANNM Borno State Council, directs all further correspondence to the State Secretary.
Stay tuned for updates as tensions rise and negotiations continue.
