The House of Representatives Committee on Labour, Employment and Productivity has appealed to Nigerian nurses and midwives to suspend their ongoing nationwide strike, describing it as disruptive to healthcare services across the country.
The appeal was contained in a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the Committee Chairman, Asiwaju (Dr.) Adegboyega Adefarati, who acknowledged the critical contributions of nurses and midwives to the country’s healthcare delivery.
The lawmaker urged the nurses to consider the broader national interest, stating, “At this critical period of our nation’s economic transformation, it is imperative that we prioritize the collective interests of all Nigerians.”
“The House Committee deeply empathizes with Nigerian nurses and midwives over their service concerns and acknowledges their vital roles in safeguarding the health and well-being of our citizens,” the statement added.
However, the Committee expressed concern that the industrial action is occurring at a time when the nation is undergoing economic recovery efforts, warning that the strike is further straining the already fragile health sector.
It stated: “The ongoing nationwide strike has significantly disrupted healthcare services across the country, further straining our health sector.
“While we recognize the importance of addressing the legitimate grievances of our health professionals, we urge the leadership of the Nigerian Nurses and Midwives to consider the aggregate interest of all Nigerians.
“The Minister of Labour and the Minister of Health are actively engaging in dialogue with the leadership of the nurses and midwives to resolve these issues amicably.
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“We call on the leadership of Nigerian nurses and midwives to embrace this opportunity for dialogue and to suspend the strike in the spirit of patriotism and commitment to national development.
“We believe that through constructive engagement and mutual understanding, we can achieve balanced outcomes that respect the needs of our health workers while safeguarding the health rights and well-being of all Nigerians.
“We appeal to the leadership of the Nigerian Nurses and Midwives to show leadership and patriotism by suspending the strike, as we work together to restore full healthcare services for our citizens.”
The Committee expressed optimism that a balanced solution can be reached—one that addresses the demands of health workers while preserving the healthcare rights of Nigerians.
Adefarati concluded by urging the union to “show leadership and patriotism by suspending the strike as we work together to restore full healthcare services for our citizens.
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