The federal government has urged aviation unions to hold off on their planned protests regarding the deduction of 50% of the aviation agencies’ internal revenue. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, made this request in a statement issued on Friday. He assured everyone involved that President Bola Tinubu is genuinely concerned about their well-being and the state of the aviation industry.
Keyamo emphasized that President Tinubu is “deeply focused on enhancing the aviation sector” and will carefully consider the unions’ demands. The president’s goal is to find a long-lasting solution that ensures both the government’s financial needs and the aviation agencies’ operational requirements are met.
Keyamo called for calm, asking all workers to continue to maintain industrial peace as the government actively works to resolve the issue. He further thanked the unions for their patience and understanding, reaffirming the government’s commitment to creating a positive work environment for everyone.
The statement also highlighted that the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development is fully aware of the unions’ call to protest over the federal government’s decision to take 50% of the aviation agencies’ internally generated revenue at the source. The workers’ concerns, particularly about how these deductions could affect investments, infrastructure maintenance, and daily operations, have been acknowledged.
Keyamo made it clear that the Ministry values the aviation workers and their role in keeping the industry safe and efficient. The government is committed to tackling these challenges in a way that keeps the aviation sector sustainable while still delivering top-quality services.
Finally, the minister reassured the unions and stakeholders that President Tinubu is dedicated to improving the aviation sector and will carefully evaluate their demands with the intent of balancing fiscal responsibilities with the needs of the aviation agencies. The government remains committed to resolving this matter peacefully and ensuring that everyone in the industry can continue working in a stable and supportive environment.
