Nigeria, Aug. 1 -- Minister of Health, Prof. Ali Pate, on Friday held a closed-door meeting with the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) and officials from the Ministry of Labour as the nurses' nationwide warning strike entered its fourth day.

The meeting aimed to break the deadlock in ongoing negotiations after the union downed tools on July 29, accusing the Federal Government of ignoring a 15-day ultimatum issued on July 14.

Meanwhile, The News Chronicle recalls that the week-long strike, expected to last until August 5, was triggered by unresolved grievances over poor welfare, dire working conditions, and what the union describes as years of government neglect.

NANNM National Chairman, Mora...