Nurses, Midwives Embark On Indefinite Strike In Delta
The strike was as a result of the failure of the govt to meet the association’s demands.
On Friday, November 4, Delta State nurses under the aegis of the
National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, embarked on an
indefinite strike.
A statement by the association said the decision was sequel to the
resolutions adopted by the State Executive Council (SEC)-in-session
during an emergency meeting held on November 24, 2020.
“The move became necessary due to the unwillingness of the Delta State
Ministry of Health to meet the association’s demands as contained in the
14-day ultimatum to the Delta State government and other
correspondences to the Commissioner of Health on the abuse/violation of
the Civil Service Rules and Scheme of Service as it relates to the
career progression of nurses and midwives in Delta State,” the statement read in part.
The leadership of NANNM, in their directives to members on the observance of the strike, remarked that “skeletal services will not be provided while the strike lasts” adding that “the strike will not be called off until all the demands are met”.
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