The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and
Midwives, NANNM, has advocated policies that will support the professional development of Nurses and Midwives.
The National President of the Association, Mr. Haruna Mamman stated this at its National Executive Council meeting in Abuja.
Mamman explained that these policies would promote, expanded roles and responsibilities as well as to ensure that its members voices were represented in healthcare policy discussions in the country.
Mr Mamman while acknowledging the unwavering dedication of members in saving lives expressed commitment to work closely with the government, educational institutions and Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, NMCN, to ensure that training programs meet international standards to strengthen the healthcare workforce in the country.
“We will address the issues of remuneration, job security, and workplace safety. I am committed to creating a support system that empowers our Nurses and Midwives to thrive both professionally and personally. To achieve this blue print, we must work collaboratively, leveraging our diverse strengths and expertise.”
The Delta State Chairman, Philomena Onokpuvie said nurses and midwives had been faced with numerous challenges in recent times and urged the federal government to review the remuneration of salary structures and the need for improved working conditions for members.
“Our major concern is the welfare of nurses. Like in Delta state for instance, when this 25% conhess salary issue came up, we were expecting that the governor will give us quick approval but something happened. We found out that because we were having joint salary structure, the government was looking at the cumbersome nature of what they would pay.
“Severally, our file was moved and nurses were not paid and it gave us a lot of pain. We are doing much with little wage and it ä is biting hard on us.”
This is the Association’s maiden executives meeting for the year since after its recently conducted election.
Recently, Mr. Mamman, an indigene of Katsina State, emerged as the newly elected chairman after he defeated the immediate past president, Michael Nnachi, by securing 99 votes to Nnachi’s 74.
