- Primary concern centers on wage disparity
- Unions threaten shutdown in 7 days
- Keyamo accused of ignoring earlier promises
Angry aviation staff have given Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo one week to fix flawed salary proposals or risk strike action.
According to Eko Hot Blog, a coalition of aviation workers has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, calling for urgent revision of a salary structure they deem unfair.
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Their primary concern centers on wage disparity affecting staff at the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). According to the unions, NiMet workers earn significantly less than employees in similar roles at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), and others.
Basic benefits such as clothing or hardship allowances reportedly remain unpaid. Workers argue the imbalance is unacceptable, especially for an agency critical to flight safety and national operations.
They now insist on swift action. If the salary structure is not reviewed within seven days, the unions say they will withdraw services across aviation departments in solidarity with NiMet.
Despite these threats, the ministry under Festus Keyamo has previously taken steps to resolve salary issues. In April, Keyamo announced the approval of the new minimum wage and ordered a 25–35% salary increase.
Arrears were reportedly paid, and some allowances approved. Yet, unions argue the recent structure doesn’t match what other agencies are receiving.
NiMet’s management has responded, claiming the union’s demands date back before the current administration and that efforts are ongoing to fix the issues. They cite progress in conditions of service, arrears, and a new scheme of service. They also called the strike threat “unnecessary and disruptive.”
According to reports, this latest tension reflects deeper wage inequality across aviation bodies. The platform highlights the importance of addressing these concerns with transparency to avoid grounding operations and risking safety.
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