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The Minister of AviationA statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development,Tunde Moshood and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has assured unions in the aviation industry that they would be actively involved in discussions concerning the concession of airports in the country, assuring that the process would be transparent.
This is just as he reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the Nigerian aviation sector through strategic policies that prioritise local economic growth, workers’ rights, and infrastructural development.
He spoke at the Aviation Stakeholders’ Forum yesterday in Lagos,.
He directed the NCAA to open discussions with airlines to allow union members to exercise their rights within the workplace.
Furthermore, the Minister assured union representatives that they would be actively involved in discussions concerning the concession of airports, emphasising transparency in the process.
He promised to instruct his Special Assistant on Public-Private Partnerships ( to engage union leaders and keep them updated on the concession plans.
Keyamo also disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has finalised plans for the reconstruction of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, alongside potential concessions for some smaller airports to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery.
The Stakeholders’ Forum provided an opportunity for open dialogue between the government, aviation agencies, and industry players, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to collaborative decision-making for a more sustainable and competitive aviation sector.
During the engagement, the Minister addressed concerns raised by unions in the aviation industry who complained that airlines were giving unions access to reach workers in airlines,thereby restricting union activities within their organisations.
He directed the NCAA to open discussions with airlines to allow union members to exercise their rights within the workplace.
Keyamo furthermore assured union representatives that they would be actively involved in discussions concerning the concession of airports, emphasising transparency in the process.
He promised to instruct his Special Assistant on Public-Private Partnerships (SA PPP) to engage union leaders and keep them updated on the concession plans.
Keyamo also disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has finalized plans for the reconstruction of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, alongside potential concessions for some smaller airports to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery.
The Stakeholders’ Forum provided an opportunity for open dialogue between the government, aviation agencies, and industry players, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to collaborative decision-making for a more sustainable and competitive aviation sector.
The Minister said the event was attended by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, , Dr. Abubakar Kana along with key aviation agency heads, including , Director-General, NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo, Managing Director/CEO, FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, Director General NiMET, Prof. Charles Anosike, Managing Director, NAMA, Engr. Farouk Umar(represented by Mr. John Tayo, Director of Air Travel Services).
Others are Registrar, African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Mustapha Sheik Abdullahi,and Directors across aviation agencies.
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