The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) have announced plans to embark on a three-day warning strike in Lagos State.
The strike action Is scheduled to start from Wednesday through Friday, in conjunction with other unions within the health sector.
In a letter dated December 5, 2024, and signed by the Secretary of NANNM, Oloruntoba Odumosu, the union announced, “The three-day warning strike is set to begin on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, and will continue until Friday, December 13, 2024, in collaboration with other affected sister unions in the health sector.”
NANNM has criticized the Lagos State Government for its failure to meet their demands regarding the adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS).
The union remarked, “The government’s approach of selectively implementing the adjustment for doctors under the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure while disregarding other health professionals is intolerable.”
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), through a letter authored by its State Secretary, Kabiawu Kamaldeen, has expressed discontent regarding the protracted implementation of the 25% CONHESS adjustment.
The letter states, “This notice serves as a clarion call for mobilisation and preparedness. Let us be resolute in this struggle for a fruitful outcome.”
Similarly, both JOHESU and MHWUN have voiced their concerns regarding the government’s actions. JOHESU remarked, “Despite the essential roles we fulfill in providing quality healthcare in Lagos State, the government seems unresponsive to our legitimate requests. This divisive strategy erodes the collective morale of health professionals.”
The unions are scheduled to convene a joint congress on Monday, 9th December 2024, at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital to formulate further strategies.
Members have been encouraged to maintain their resolve, with MHWUN stressing, “All branches must unite to advocate for the rightful implementation of the CONHESS adjustment for all health workers.”
The strike underscores enduring grievances among health workers related to salary inequities and unmet government commitments.
