JUST IN: Flights threatened as Nigerian aviation unions be part of strike

Aviation unions have agreed to hitch the organised Labour in its indefinite strike beginning tomorrow.

The aviation unions which initially stated they have been but to obtain a directive from the Trade Union Congress which they’re affiliated to have now directed its members to withdraw providers throughout airports in Nigeria.

The PUNCH learnt that the unions determined after an emergency assembly held on Sunday.

The withdrawal would take impact by midnight on Monday, June 3, the unions declared.

The unions embrace the National Union of Air Transport Employees, the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, the Association of Nigerian Aviation Professionals, and the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers.

In a joint assertion signed by Comrade Ocheme Aba, General Secretary NUATE; Comrade Frances Akinjole, Deputy General Secretary ATSSSAN; Comrade Abdul Rasaq Saidu, Secretary General ANAP and Comrade Olayinka Abioye General Secretary NAAPE directed all branches to conform.

The assertion learn, “In compliance with the directive from the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria—we hereby inform most of the people, aviation service suppliers, airline operators, aviation companies, and all aviation employees nationwide that ranging from 0000hrs of June 3, 2024, all providers in any respect Nigerian airports shall be absolutely withdrawn until additional discover.

“Being not oblivious of the truth that many worldwide flights to Nigeria are already airborne, the strike motion will begin at worldwide terminals on the 4th of June, 2024.

“All aviation employees ought to acknowledge the seriousness of this wrestle and comply unfailingly. All Branch officers of our unions shall guarantee full compliance in any respect airports.

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