Aviation workers are threatening to embark on a one-day strike on Wednesday, 21st August 2024.
This follows the 50% deduction of the Internal Revenue of Aviation Agencies by the Federal Government.
The workers are now threatening a one-day nationwide strike protest, adding that agencies are “cost recovery, and not profit making organisations,” hence “cannot survive on half revenue”.
Reacting, Hon. Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, on Friday, said the worker’s requests have been duly noted.
“The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development has been made aware of the call to action by the workers’ unions within the aviation sector to protest the Federal Government’s deduction of 50% of all internally generated revenue of Aviation Agencies at the source. The concerns of the workers, especially regarding the negative impact these deductions have on investment, maintenance of critical infrastructure, and overall operations of the Agencies, have been duly noted.
“We understand the significance of the issues raised and recognize the vital role that our aviation workforce plays in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and smooth operation of the industry. The Ministry is committed to addressing these challenges in a manner that ensures the continued viability and sustainability of the sector while maintaining the highest standards of service delivery.
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“The Honourable Minister wishes to assure the workers’ Unions and other stakeholders that His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is very concerned about the improvement of the Aviation sector and will give their demands due consideration with the goal of finding a lasting solution that balances both the fiscal needs of the government and the operational requirements of the Aviation Agencies.
“We appeal to all workers to remain calm and maintain industrial peace while the Government is working assiduously towards amicably resolving the matter. The Ministry appreciates their patience and understanding and remains committed to ensuring a conducive work environment for all.
“We thank the workers for their understanding and continued dedication to the aviation sector,” Keyamo’s statement read.