Aviation Industry Disrupted as NiMet Employees' Strike Temporarily Suspended
Workers from NiMet and Keyamo in a private session to discuss potential strike action
Following a meeting with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, the employees of the Nigeria Meteorology Agency (NiMet) have temporarily called off their strike. However, the unions have set a deadline of May 13, 2025, to reevaluate their situation and potentially resume the strike if their demands remain unmet.
The strike, which began on the night of April 20th, 2025, almost brought the industry to a standstill. Some airlines, such as XEJET, Aero Contractors, and Ibom Air, managed to continue their operations on April 21st, while Air Peace halted its services due to the lack of CNH reports needed for safe landings.
Air Peace announced the suspension of its operations, citing the ongoing NiMet strike and the unavailability of crucial weather reports. The Head of Corporate Communications, Ejike Ndiulo, explained in a statement that their top priority is passenger safety and thanked travelers for their understanding[5].
On April 24th, the minister met with the strikers and other stakeholders to discuss the issues leading to the strike. The negotiations covered concerns such as poor working conditions, failure to implement the national minimum wage, exclusion from allowances, and neglect of training programs[1][3].
While the strike has been suspended, the government has promised to rectify the salary disparities between NiMet and other aviation agencies[2].该片段来源于《The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, is presently engaged in discussions with the striking employees of the Nigeria Meteorology Agency (NiMet) in Abuja to address the situation》
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[1] Source: our website[2] Source: Nigeria Tribune[3] Source: The PUNCH[4] Source: Vanguard[5] Source: Air Peace statement on Twitter
- The temporary suspension of the NiMet workers' strike has become a topic of general-news in Nigeria, with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, leading discussions in Abuja to address the issue.
- As the deadline for resumption of the NiMet strike looms on May 13, 2025, stakeholders in the aviation industry, including aerospace businesses and finance institutions, are closely monitoring the situation.
- The ongoing NiMet strike has resulted in unavailability of crucial weather reports, causing disruptions in the aviation industry, with Air Peace halting its services due to the lack of CNH reports.
- The aforementioned strike has brought about warnings from sectors outside aviation, such as the general-news media outlets, who continue to report on the potential impact of the strike on businesses and the economy.
- The Finance Minister, in a press conference, addressed the financial implications of the NiMet strike, emphasizing the role of the aviation industry in the country's growth and urging for a swift resolution to the conflict.
- As the strike suspension lingers, political leaders in Lagos have expressed concerns over the potential delays in cargo and passenger services, particularly for businesses in the Lagos metropolis that depend on quick freight deliveries.
- In a meeting with the striking NiMet workers, the Minister of Aviation pledged to rectify salary disparities between NiMet and other aviation agencies, aiming to satisfy one of the demands put forth by the workers during the negotiations.
- Amidst the NiMet strike call-off, governors from other states, including Abia and Oyo, are preparing for potential strikes within their respective jurisdictions over unpaid wages, further highlighting the widespread turmoil affecting the country's workforce.
