By Mariyah Adamu, Abuja
Disruption of operations in Nigeria’s aviation sector loom as the 7-day ultimatum issued by aviation unions, including those representing Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, expired yesterday.
AljazirahNigeria recalls that the unions had on July 30 issued the ultimatum to the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo (SAN), to implement a new salary structure.
Sequel to the federal government’s failure to heed to their demands the National Union of Air Transport Employees, NUATE, alongside others has issued a notice of complete withdrawal of services, effective Monday, August 11, 2025, at 05:00 hours.
This decision potentially threatens to ground air travel and disrupt economic activities across Nigeria, as all airport workers under the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency have been directed to halt operations.
A copy of the notice obtained by AljazirahNigeria read as follows: “Nigeria as you are all aware, the notice of withdrawal of services given on July 30, 2025 expires at the end of today. “Therefore, all workers of NAMA are hereby directed to stop all services with effect from Monday, August 11, 2025 at 05hrs indefinitely.
“All Airlines and allied companies, as well as the flying public are hereby informed of the above stated action and advised to make alternative travel arrangements.
“All staff shall comply with this directive, and only joint communication from the National Secretariat of the above named Unions shall be heeded to with regard to further directives on this matter.
Solidarity forever!!!
Comrade Abdul Rasaq Saidu Secretary General
ANAP
Comrade Odinaka J.Igbokwe Deputy General Secretary NUATE
Comrade Frances Akinjole Principal Deputy General Secretary ATTSSSAN
Comrade Alo Lawrence O.
General Secretary
AUPCTRE
Cc:
1. Hon Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development.
2. Managing Director/CEO, NAMA
3. Managing Director/CEO, FAAN
4. Commissioner of Police, Airports Command
5. Directors of State Security (All Airports)
6. Airline Operators of Nigeria
