Air Peace, has announced the resumption of all flight operations on Friday April 25, 2025 following the suspension of the industrial action by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and other labour unions in the aviation sector.
The Air Peace Head, Corporate Communications, Ejike Nduilo , in a statement disclosed that the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has resolved the issues between NiMet and the unions during a closed-door meeting between the minister of and executives of NiMet.
According to a statement issued by Tunde Moshood, the Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister , the unions suspended the strike until May 13, 2025, pending the outcome of the minister’s intervention on the issues raised. Keyamo expressed concern for the affected workers and pledged his commitment to finding lasting solutions to their concerns.
He said that he would personally intervene through formal communications to both the Federal Government and the Ministry of Finance, to hasten the resolution of pressing financial concerns.
He also promised to establish a ministerial committee, which would be headed by Ibrahim Kana, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, to interface with the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission and the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment to clarify issues surrounding subsistence allowances and related matters.
“We commend the active and decisive intervention of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, whose leadership and commitment were pivotal in resolving the impasse and restoring normalcy within the aviation industry.
“Keyamo’s swift engagement with all stakeholders, his transparent approach to dialogue, and his unwavering dedication to the stability and progress of the aviation sector reflect a deep understanding of the critical role aviation plays in national development. His efforts not only facilitated the timely resolution of the strike but also underscored his broader vision for a safer, more efficient, and investor-friendly Nigerian aviation landscape.” , Nduilo wrote.
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