NiMet unions droop strike till Might 13 after FG’s intervention 

The employees of the Nigerian Meteorological Company (NiMet) have suspended their indefinite strike till Might 13, 2025, following an intervention by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Improvement, Festus Keyamo, simply 48 hours after the economic motion started.

The announcement got here from an announcement issued by Mr. Tunde Moshood, Particular Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister.

In accordance with the assertion, the strike was referred to as off to present the federal government time to handle the employees’ considerations.

The management of the 2 unions concerned—the Nationwide Union of Air Transport Workers (NUATE) and the Affiliation of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP)—met with Keyamo and agreed to pause the economic motion as a present of goodwill.

“The employees of the Nigerian Meteorological Company (Nimet) has suspended its indefinite strike, barely 48 hours after its graduation.  

“A press release by Mr. Tunde Moshood, Particular Adviser on Media and Communications to Mr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Improvement stated that the unions suspended the strike after intervention by the minister.  

“The assertion hinted that the employees suspended the strike till Might 13, 2025, pending the end result of the minister’s intervention on the problems raised,” a portion of an announcement shared by Keyamo learn.

Comrade Aba Ocheme, Common Secretary of NUATE, defined that the choice to droop the strike was a response to the minister’s real efforts to intervene within the matter. He added that the unions would intently monitor the implementation of the minister’s promised actions.

Equally, Comrade Alale Adedayo, Nationwide President of ANAP, said that the unions agreed to quickly halt the economic motion as a gesture of respect for the minister’s dedication to dialogue and backbone.

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The assertion shared by the Minister defined that the strike was triggered by unresolved points, together with poor working circumstances, wage disparities, and the exclusion of no less than 30 NiMet employees from the 2019 minimal wage consequential adjustment. The unions additionally demanded a 25–35% wage improve, 40% hardship and peculiar allowances, and the resumption of normal employees coaching.

• In response, Festus Keyamo acknowledged the employees’ grievances and pledged to personally interact with the President and Minister of Finance to fast-track the monetary elements of their calls for. He additionally introduced the formation of a ministerial committee, chaired by the ministry’s Everlasting Secretary, Dr. Ibrahim Kana, to work with the Nationwide Salaries, Incomes and Wages Fee and the Ministry of Labour on resolving excellent points.
• Keyamo emphasised the significance of commercial concord within the aviation sector and recommended the unions for choosing dialogue over extended disruption. Dr. Kana assured that important progress could be made earlier than the Might 13 deadline, urging cooperation from all events to enhance working circumstances for NiMet employees and different aviation personnel.

The suspension of the strike has introduced aid to airways and passengers. Throughout the 48-hour stoppage, some airways suspended flights as a result of absence of NiMet’s climate monitoring companies, whereas others elevated fares, elevating affordability and security considerations. The non permanent decision now units the stage for the gradual return of regular operations throughout Nigeria’s aviation sector.