NMA suspends planned industrial action, gives FG 21-day ultimatum to address demands.
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has suspended its planned industrial action and given the Federal Government a 21-day ultimatum to address its outstanding demands.
A communiqué jointly signed by NMA President, Professor Bala Audu, and Secretary-General, Dr Jamin Egbo, said the decision was reached during an Emergency Delegates Meeting in Abuja, expressing concern over unresolved welfare issues and the treatment of medical professionals, while highlighting the challenges faced by doctors working under difficult conditions.
The NMA is demanding the resolution of discrepancies between the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) and the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS), implementation of the 2001 Collective Bargaining Agreement on professional allowances, and payment of clinical duty and accoutrement allowances, as well as an upward review of the 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund to support future medical professionals, among others.
The NMA's stance followed a circular issued by the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission (NSIWC) on June 27, 2025, regarding CONMESS, which the association viewed as inconsistent with earlier agreements.
The NMA emphasized the importance of constructive engagement to prevent disruptions in healthcare services and improve morale among medical professionals, expressing hope that the government would take swift and meaningful steps to address the issues.
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