The National Association of Federal Health Institution Nurses and Midwives (NANNM-FHI) has threatened nationwide industrial action over alleged victimisation, and pay irregularities. The association made this known in a communique issued after an emergency virtual meeting of its National Executive Council (NEC) held on Wednesday July 8 in Kaduna.
The Association’s National Secretary, Enya Agatha -Osinachi, said the union was deeply concerned about the suspension of its unit chairman and the alleged demotion of some nurses at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Barnawa, Kaduna. She said the NEC also condemned the irregular payment of salaries and allowances to nurses in federal health institutions, and the stoppage of teaching allowance for nurses on CONHESS 7 and 8. She said the union also decried the alleged collection of certificate verification fees from nurses at the Specialist Teaching Hospital.
Osinachi said the council resolved that failure of the affected parties to favourably address the issues raised, and to respect the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) earlier signed before the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, would compel the association to mobilise nurses in all federal health institutions for industrial action.
According to her, nurses remain committed to quality healthcare delivery and industrial harmony but will not tolerate intimidation, unfair labour practices or breaches of agreements reached with government authorities.
She appealed to the Federal Government, the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, and the management of the affected institutions to address the issues promptly to avert industrial unrest.
Osinachi reaffirmed the association’s readiness to pursue all lawful trade union processes to defend the rights and welfare of its members.
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