Nigeria, Aug. 25 -- The threat was contained in a joint statement signed by the leadership of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM); the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN); and the Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAP), the three unions that constitute the organized health sector.



The workers say that the ultimatum had become necessary to compel the state government to act and prevent the looming shutdown.

The unions are demanding that Governor Soludo implement the recently reviewed 25% increase in the CONHESS salary table, to be reflected in their pay.



They also seek enhanced call duty and shift allowances, a revised hazard allowance for health professionals, internship p...