FAAN: Nigerians advised to make alternative plans as strike looms

By Sola Omoniyi, Lagos

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) Chapter, has advised Nigerians to make an alternative travelling plans in order to avoid missing their appointments.

FAAN stated that the Aviation Union planned two days warning strikes which will commence on Monday April 17, 2023.

In a release on Monday, April 17, in Abuja, the management stated that any inconvenience that could be experienced during the aviation workers strike was highly regretted.

The aviation workers claim that their demands includes, implementation of new minimum wages, consequential adjustable with arrears for the Nigerian Meteorological Agency ( NIMET ) since 2019 and release of review.

“ The management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport wishes to inform the General Public of the Aviation Union`s planned two days warning strikes scheduled to start Monday April 17, 2023.

“The Nnamdi Azikiwe Intenational Airport Management wishes to inform the general public that the airport will be opened for operation as usual. You may however wish to note that there may be disruptions in flights operations as a result of the planned strike action.

“Intending passengers and stakeholders are kindly advised and note so as to make contingency plans in order to avoid missing their flights and appointments. Any inconvenience experienced is highly regretted, “ the management said.

The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), will be the one to led other unions in the strike action.

Other participants were, Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), Nigerian Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP), National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE), and the Engineers Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employers.