Ken Okeke
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has advised aviation unions to work together by providing leadership through engagement with authorities.
The Agency gave the advice while reacting to a publication titled” Aviation Unions Issue 14-day Ultimatum to Federal Government of Nigeria over concessions and Salary review.”
The Agency said it is pertinent to put the facts right and address misconstrued issues.
According to the FAAN, Aviation Unions during the workers Congress held on Tuesday 25th February, 2025 had raised concerns over the non-inclusion of members in the ongoing airports concession committee deliberations, delay in the implementation of the negotiated consequential adjustment of the New Minimum Wage among others.
These issues were presented to the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo during an interactive meeting with Aviation Unions held on Friday, 28th February, 2025 in Lagos.
In his response, the Minister directed immediate inclusion of the Unions’ representatives in the concession committee to ensure transparency, emphasizing that the unions get full information as the concession process is ongoing.
The Minister also, assured the Unions that he would also step-in to ensure the immediate implementation of the new salary review for staff of FAAN.
FAAN remains resolute towards implementing her core values. The authority is also working with the Honourable Minister and Aerospace Development, to maintain cordial relations with the Aviation Unions as continuous dialogue and understanding are better alternatives in addressing industrial issues.
FAAN wishes to assure the flying public of providing best services in the nation’s Airport operations in line with global best practices.