The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) is set for a three-day warning strike in Lagos State. It will commence from next Wednesday to Friday, alongside other unions in the health sector.
In a letter dated December 5, 2024, and signed by NANNM’s Secretary, Oloruntoba Odumosu, the union stated, “A three-day warning strike has been scheduled to commence on Wednesday, 11th December 2024, and will run until Friday, 13th December 2024, alongside other affected sister unions within the health sector.”
NANNM stated that the Lagos State Government of failing to address their demands for the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) adjustment, stating that “The government’s divisive approach of selectively implementing the adjustment for doctors under the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure while neglecting other health professionals is unacceptable.”
The Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), in a separate letter signed by its State Secretary, Kabiawu Kamaldeen, criticised the delayed implementation of the 25 percent CONHESS adjustment, noting, “This notice serves as a clarion call for mobilisation and preparedness. Let us be resolute in this struggle for a fruitful outcome.”
JOHESU and MHWUN also decried the government’s actions, with JOHESU stating, “Despite the critical roles we play in ensuring quality healthcare delivery in Lagos State, the government appears indifferent to our legitimate demands. This divisive approach undermines the collective morale of health professionals.”
The unions plan to hold a joint congress on Monday, 9th December 2024, at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital to strategise further.
Members have been urged to remain resolute, with MHWUN emphasising, “All branches must stand united to push for the rightful implementation of the CONHESS adjustment for all health workers.”
The strike highlights long-standing grievances among health workers over salary disparities and unfulfilled government promises.
