The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has announced the suspension of its planned strike action over the increase in cost of aviation fuel.
President of the AON, Alhaji Abdulmunaf Yunusa Sarina, who made the announcement on Sunday, said the decision was the outcome of their deliberations with the Federal Government.
In a statement, Sarina said the industrial action was called off because the government had deliberated with them.
He said the government has made the promise “to urgently intervene in the crises being faced by airlines due to the astronomic and continuously rising cost of JetA1.”
“We have also reached this decision with the highest consideration for our esteemed customers who have been faced with uncertainty over the last few days and to enable them to have access to travel to their various destinations for the time being during the period of discussions with relevant authorities.”
“In view of the above and in the interest of national economy and security considerations, AON hereby wishes to notify the general public that the earlier announced shutdown of operations on May 9, 2022, is hereby suspended in good fate pending the outcome of hopefully fruitful engagement with government.”
The new development came shortly after some airlines, viz.: Ibom Air, Dana, Arik, Aero, Overland, and Green Africa Airways, pulled out of the planned shutdown.
Only Green Africa, out of the six, is not a member of the AON.
Source: The Informant247
