The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FCIArb(UK), has been called on the aviation sector units to a dialogue on planned protest by the Union over 50% deduction of internally generated revenue of aviation agencies at source.
The Minister, in a statement signed by his office, said that he is assuring all stakeholders that His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR is looking into the concerns raised. We understand the strain this has placed on the sector’s ability to address critical safety and operational needs, and we take these concerns very seriously.
“We wish to assure the unions and all stakeholders that, the Honourable Minister of Aviation and His Excellency, Mr. President, are fully aware of the situation and are working diligently to find a resolution. The Government is committed to ensuring that the aviation sector continues to operate efficiently and safely.”
In response to the concerns, the Ministry has scheduled a meeting with the leadership of the unions on September 17, 2024. This meeting will provide a platform to openly discuss the issues at hand and allow Mr. President sufficient time to intervene and address the unions’ concerns comprehensively.
In light of this, the Minister appeals to the unions to reconsider their planned peaceful protest on September 18, 2024, and allow for dialogue to take place.
