To aviod global sanctions that may arise from the disruption of on-going International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) audit of aviation facilities in the country, the Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP) has opted out of the two- day warning strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
The decision of the union to opt out of the two day warning strike according to the Secretary General of ANAP, Comrade Abdurazaq Saidu, was taken after review of internal situation in the industry and the consequences, and to protect Nigeria from being sanctioned by the global aviation body.
The two day warning strike was called by the NLC to protest against alleged insensitivity of the Federal government to the living conditions of Nigerians since the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu on May 29,2023.
Speaking with African Business Travel News ( ABTNEWS) in an exclusive chat, Saidu said: “the Aviation union decided not to comply fully with the directive of the National Executive Council (NEC) of NLC so that the ICAO auditors already in the country would be able to carry out their assignment without and disruption.
“NLC NEC has taken the decision and directed all affiliates to mobilize for the two day warning strike beginning from tomorrow (Tuesday). In line with the directive of the NEC NLC, We have issued circular to that effect in Aviation industry. However, after wide range consultations to that regard, and considering the volatile and international nature of aviation industry and best practices, we have discovered that the warning strike will negatively affect the ongoing audit of aviation facilities in the country.
“In view of this development, we cannot allow the disruption of the ongoing 10 day audit to cause Nigeria being sanctioned by the international aviation body.
“Therefore, all normal activities, regarding Aviation business should continue uninterrupted.”
The ANAP scribe who regretted the consequences of the withdrawal of its members from the planned industrial action would cause NLC said, ” we are pained and feel sorry that in this circumstance aviation industry will not fully comply with the NLC directive on the two day warning strike.”
