A check on some public hospitals showed only doctors and laboratory technicians were on duty.
“This japa movement has been a major challenge, not only for us here in FMC Yenagoa but most of the hospitals across Nigeria as a country,” the CMD said.
Nigerian nurses are required to work in the country for at least two years before seeking greener pastures abroad.
The nurses asked the council to address welfare, salary scale, shortage of staff, and other rights.
Denmark has announced visas for a new list of professional skilled workers as part of its move to deal with a labour shortage.
The entrances to all the banks were locked to customers, with only the guards and security agents seen keeping vigil in their vicinities.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) says there are 300,000 obstetric fistula cases in Nigeria, calling for political will to end it.
Mr Badejo said as Nigerians plan to observe Workers’ Day on Monday, the government should be sensitive to the workers’ plights and loudly encourage them by paying handsomely.
Traffic offenders risk fines between N2,000 and N200,000 or jail terms ranging from two to six months.
The TRACE spokesman urged motorists to avoid speeding, especially during the rainy season, and not to use a mobile phone while driving.
