Nurses’ strike disrupts Kaduna hospital operations
Healthcare services at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Barnawa, Kaduna, have been severely affected due to an indefinite strike by 128 nurses. The nurses, represented by the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, are protesting unresolved welfare and career progression issues. Comrade Enwereji Uchekukwu stated that the strike was a last resort after failed internal resolutions. The hospital management and union remain at odds, but both sides express willingness for dialogue.
What we know
- 128 nurses at the hospital began an indefinite strike over welfare and career progression concerns.
- Comrade Enwereji Uchekukwu said the union had written to management multiple times without receiving a response.
- The nurses are protesting the placement of newly employed nurses on CONHESS 6 instead of the approved CONHESS 7.
- The removal of the Principal Nursing Officer cadre from the promotion structure is a major grievance.
- Mr Lucky Abumere, Head of Finance and Accounts, said the issue has been referred to the Federal Ministry of Health, which has promised to intervene.
