Respite came the way of people living in Kaduna State as the striking health workers on Wednesday suspended their 5-Days warning strike.
Recall that the health workers embarked on a warning strike on Monday in the State. An action which paralyzed healthcare delivery in the State’s government owned hospitals.
in Kaduna State have suspended the five-day warning strike they began on Monday.
IVNTV NEWS recalls that the workers embarked on the strike to press home demands for the improvement of their welfare package.
The suspension of the strike was contained in a communique signed by the State Secretary, National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Nassa Yashi, issued on Wednesday in Kaduna.
The statement reads, “The health workers engaged in a frantic and meaningful discussion with the Government. Which resulted into the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
“The suspension is to also give room for more negotiations. And to await the Government to fulfill her own side of the MOU.
“The strike is hereby suspended and the workers are expected to resume their normal duties immediately.
“The State Administrative Council, SAC, sincerely appreciate your massive support and resoluteness in making this struggle for the betterment of our welfare a huge success.”
Yashi also assured of their readiness to represent their members. He added that they will do that very well without fear or favor.
The Secretary, however, warned that the action was just a suspension of the strike action.
He said, “Do not forget, it is suspension. Meaning if the promises made are not fulfilled, we shall resume the industrial action at the appropriate time.”
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