Aviation and Aerospace Development Minister, Mr .Festus Keyamo
Aviation and Aerospace Development Minister, Mr. Festus Keyamo has appealed to aviation workers to shelve planned protest against government’s continued deduction of 50 percent revenue from the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of aviation agencies.
A statement from the Ministry on Friday quoted Keyamo as saying, “We appeal to all workers to remain calm and maintain industrial peace while the Government is working assiduously towards amicably resolving the matter. The Ministry appreciates their patience and understanding and remains committed to ensuring a conducive work environment for all. We thank the workers for their understanding and continued dedication to the aviation sector.”.
Keyamo said the concerns of the workers, especially regarding the negative impact these deductions have on investment, maintenance of critical infrastructure, and overall operations of the Agencies, have been duly noted, adding that the ministry understands the significance of the issues raised and recognizes the vital role that aviation workforce plays in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and smooth operation of the industry.
He assured that the Ministry is committed to addressing these challenges in a manner that ensures the continued viability and sustainability of the sector while maintaining the highest standards of service delivery.
“The Minister wishes to assure the workers’ Unions and other stakeholders that His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is very concerned about improvement of the Aviation sector and will give their demands due consideration with the goal of finding a lasting solution that balances both the fiscal needs of the government and the operational requirements of the Aviation Agencies.”, the statement reads.
