MEETING: Nurses, Midwives in Northeast Urged to Unite, Support Leaders.

By Jako,September, 30,2025.

Members of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) in the Northeast region have been charged to close ranks and support their leaders in order to strengthen the association and enhance service delivery.

This call was made during the association’s zonal meeting held in Jalingo, which attracted delegates from the six states of the region.

Zonal Chairman of NANNM, Comrade Jonathan Lanipi, commended state council chairmen for their commitment to the growth of the body. He said the meeting provided an opportunity to review progress, identify challenges, and chart strategies for the welfare of members.

Lanipi applauded nurses for their resilience in delivering health services, describing them as indispensable players in the healthcare sector. He added that the forum was also designed to exchange ideas and proffer lasting solutions to issues confronting the profession.

In his welcome remarks, Chairman of the Taraba State Council of NANNM, Comrade Pius Nathaniel Merigi, thanked Governor Agbu Kefas for implementing the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) allowances for nurses in the state, noting that the gesture had boosted morale. He also expressed appreciation to the zonal leadership for choosing Taraba as host of the meeting.

Director of Nursing Services at the Taraba State Health Services Management Board, Mrs. Deborah Agabi, described the gathering as timely, urging nurses to remain professional and committed. She further encouraged senior nurses to mentor younger colleagues for better healthcare outcomes.

Past leaders of the association equally stressed the importance of unity. Comrade Abdul Solomon advised leaders to build enduring legacies, while Comrade David Tsokwa Nanushi said unity was the key to achieving success. Veteran nurse, Comrade Jonah Jatau, also called on members to give their leaders the necessary cooperation for effective leadership.

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