The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta unit, has condemned what it described as “baseless and malicious” allegations made against it by the Ogun State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA).
The NMA in the state had threatened to drag the nurses before court for tarnishing the image of the members and the association.
The NMA had also faulted the nurses association for her role in the incident that involved a nursing student and senior medical doctor at the Neuropsychaitric hospital Aro,Abeokuta.
In a strongly worded statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Comrade Oluwalegan N.O, Secretary, Comrade Olayemi S.A, and PRO, Comrade Adekanmbi O.T, the nurses accused the NMA of misrepresenting facts surrounding a series of incidents in the hospital and attempting to “paint nurses as aggressors” in inter-professional relations.
The union said the NMA’s claims regarding an April 2025 dispute between a senior consultant and a Deputy Director of Nursing Services (DDNS) were “a gross distortion.”
According to NANNM, the DDNS had followed global best practices by preparing intravenous medication and asking the doctor to verify it before administration, but the consultant allegedly handled the situation negligently, leading to a 15-year-old patient falling from bed.
“The hospital’s panel identified negligence on the part of the doctor, yet instead of accepting responsibility, the consultant sought to deflect blame,” the nurses claimed.
They also accused the NMA of trying to revive a previously investigated matter involving another DDNS, which hospital management had dismissed as unfounded after commending the nurse’s over 25 years of unblemished service.
On allegations of nurses intimidating doctors, NANNM said such claims were “laughable,” insisting the association had made several overtures for dialogue with management, including a formal request for a meeting in June, but received no response.
The nurses further alleged victimisation of a psychiatric student nurse by the Head of inical Nurse Services, Dr. Majekodunmi, whom they accused of verbal assault, name-calling, and unjust suspension – actions they said constituted “abuse of power and mental harassment.”
The statement also faulted the composition and conduct of hospital panels, alleging that senior nursing officers co-opted into investigations were relegated to “mere observers” despite being key stakeholders.
NANNM called on the NMA Ogun chapter to “desist from propaganda and falsehoods” and urged the Federal Ministry of Health, royal fathers, and the public to demand transparent and inclusive leadership in the hospital.
“We remain committed to justice, professionalism, and inter-professional collaboration in the interest of quality healthcare delivery,” the nurses said.
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