The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has given the Kano State Government a 15-day ultimatum and threatened to go on strike if their demands are not met.
The notice started on October 2, 2024, due to the government’s failure to address longstanding issues affecting nurses and midwives.
The association’s acting State Secretary and Public Relations Officer, Ahmad Sharada, announced the ultimatum in a letter to the Kano State Head of Civil Service.
According to the statement, nurses in clinical facilities and training institutions will stop working if their demands are not addressed by October 16, 2024.
The key issues highlighted in the statement include the payment of a revised hazard allowance, harmonization of the Scheme of Service for nurses, and the implementation of a 259% salary increase under the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS).
The association expressed dissatisfaction with the government’s delay in meeting these demands.
The NANNM stated, “The notice is effective from Wednesday, 2nd October, to 16th October 2024. If the government fails to respond positively within this period, we will have no choice but to commence industrial action to press for our rights.”
This development comes at a time when medical doctors in Kano, under the National Association of Government General and Medical Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP), have already been on an indefinite strike since October 1, 2024, citing the government’s failure to honor previous commitments as the main reason.
The simultaneous demands from both nurses and doctors have put significant pressure on the Kano State Government, raising concerns about potential disruptions to healthcare services across the state if a resolution is not reached soon.
As of now, the Kano State Government has not released an official response to the ultimatum issued by the nurses and midwives.
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