Your concerns have been noted – Keyamo calls for calm as aviation workers threaten strike

The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has appealed to workers’ unions in the ministry to suspend their planned industrial action.

Newspot recalls that aviation workers across the country on Thursday announced their readiness to embark on strike and nationwide protests beginning from August 21, 2024.

The move, according to a letter dated August 14, 2024, titled “Save Aviation From Collapse” and made available to journalists in Abuja, followed the continued deduction of 50 percent from the internally generated revenue of key aviation agencies.

However, Keyamo, in a statement he personally signed and posted on his official X handle on Friday, appealed to the workers to “remain calm and maintain industrial peace while the government is working assiduously towards amicably resolving the matter.”

The Minister reiterated that the Ministry appreciated the patience and understanding of the workers, asking them to remain committed to ensuring a conducive work environment for all.

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He said, “We understand the significance of the issues raised and recognize the vital role that our aviation workforce plays in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and smooth operation of the industry.

“The Ministry is committed to addressing these challenges in a manner that ensures the continued viability and sustainability of the sector while maintaining the highest standards of service delivery.”

The Minister further assured the workers’ unions and other stakeholders in the ministry that President Bola Tinubu “is very concerned about the improvement of the aviation sector and will give their demands due consideration with the goal of finding a lasting solution that balances both the fiscal needs of the government and the operational requirements of the aviation agencies.”