Minister of Labour, Muhammadu Dingyadi, has called on the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives to suspend their ongoing strike, saying it is not the best solution to industrial disputes.
The minister appealed to the nurses to embrace dialogue while the government continues to work on addressing their concerns.
This was contained in a statement on Wednesday by the Head of Press and Public Relations in the Ministry of Labour, Patience Onuoha.
The statement explained that the minister held a meeting with the association on Tuesday in a bid to stop the industrial action.
It added that the meeting will continue on Friday at the Ministry of Health, as the government works out a resolution to the dispute.
DAILY POST reports that the nurses on Wednesday commenced a despite appeals by the Federal Government against proceeding with the action, demanding improved welfare, fair allowances, and better working conditions for nurses across federal health institutions.