Keyamo to update Tinubu on aviation union dispute settlement
Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, plans to brief President Bola Tinubu on the recent resolution between aviation unions and the Airline Operators of Nigeria regarding the Ticket Sales Charge dispute. The agreement followed an emergency meeting involving the unions, airlines, and government officials after a period of industrial action that disrupted flights nationwide. The meeting produced a five-point resolution addressing payment schedules, union rights, and measures to prevent future disruptions. Keyamo joined the meeting virtually and directed that a comprehensive report be prepared for the President.
TLDR
- Festus Keyamo will provide a detailed briefing to Bola Tinubu on the dispute and its resolution.
- The meeting produced a five-point agreement, including payment plans for airlines’ outstanding obligations and protection of workers’ rights to unionise.
- Directors of Finance and Accounts in aviation agencies are to meet with each affected airline within one week to agree on realistic repayment plans.
- The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority will ensure unions have direct access to airline workers for union membership matters, with sanctions for airlines that obstruct this process.
- The parties agreed to reconvene after one month to review the implementation of the resolutions.
