Oyo Nurses Threaten Indefinite Strike, Issue 14-Day Ultimatum
The Oyo state council of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives has threatened to begin an indefinite strike if their demands are not met in 14 working days.
The council in a letter addressed to Governor Seyi Makinde on Thursday, May 2, 2024, said that the resolution was made after its state executive council meeting held on Tuesday on issues affecting the welfare and career progression of nurses working with the state government.
The letter titled, ‘Notification of 14 days ultimatum,’ was signed by the council’s Chairman, Adeyemi Samuel, and Secretary, Aina Emmanuel.
The demands of the nurses center on shortage of staff, correction of the wrong notional date on promotion letters, and implementation of the adjusted Consolidated Health Salary Structure, among others.
According to the nurses, the ultimatum which commenced on May 2, 2024, will end on May 21, 2024; and the indefinite strike will begin on May 22, Wednesday midnight if their demands are not met.
