The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives ( NANNM) Ogun Council,has embarked on strike over kidnapping of its members and insecurity in the state.
In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman of NANNM,Roselyn Solarin and the State NMA Chairman,Dr Oladayo Ogundaja described the recent kidnappings of health workers in the state as” so disheartening, repugnant and unacceptable.”
It said that the state government’s approach of not negotiating with the alleged kidnappers had made them believe that their lives and property were of no value to the government
It added that since the state government had not shown any commitment that could faciltate the early release of their members, they had no other option than to embark on strike.
The association recalled” that Dr Oladunmi Adetola and Mrs Bamgbosr a nurse, were abducted on the 7th of April, making it siv days in incarceration
” Also another dental therapist working at the General Hospital,Ijebu- Igbo,was abducted today on her way to work.it said.
It added that in the light of the security situation in the state, ,there was the need for immediate withdrawal of services for members of NANNM from all institutions in Ogun until the safety of members is guaranteed.
