The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Aviation, has issued a strong plea to aviation unions to end their ongoing strike, which has caused immense disruption to air travel across the country.
The FG also expressed its displeasure at the ongoing warning strike by the aviation unions in spite of efforts at meeting the demands of the workers.
A statement by the Head, Press and Public Relations of the ministry, Odutayo Oluseyi, noted that the strike is unnecessary as it will increase the hardship on Nigerian citizens, affect flight schedules, lead to economic losses and negatively impact the nation’s rating globally.
Oluseyi, who spoke on behalf of the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, said the grievances prompting the strike by the unions are issues that should not lead to a strike.
She added that the planned demolition of certain buildings obstructing the runway is in the public interest and an administrative issue that can be sorted in-house.
The statement further noted that the unions should have met with the management of agencies for alternative accommodation to all affected offices before going ahead with the strike.
