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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Tuesday said Nigeria’s airports will remain open and operational despite the ongoing industrial action by aviation unions, assuring passengers of safety and orderly flight services nationwide.
In a statement signed by its management, the authority said it is “working closely with the relevant aviation agencies, airlines, security agencies and other stakeholders to minimise the impact of the industrial action and ensure that airport operations are not disrupted.”
The aviation unions had embarked on industrial action over unresolved welfare and conditions of service issues, raising concerns about potential delays and cancellations of flights.
FAAN acknowledged the role of organised labour and expressed support for the intervention efforts led by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, to reach “an amicable resolution of the issues at hand.”
“The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is closely monitoring developments arising from the ongoing industrial action by aviation unions and wishes to assure the travelling public of its commitment to maintaining safe, secure and orderly airport operations,” the statement said.
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The Authority also confirmed that earlier operational challenges affecting the movement of some flights within the airside environment have been addressed through ongoing inter-agency coordination, and measures are being sustained to support the orderly continuation of flight operations.
FAAN said it remains committed to ensuring that Nigeria’s airports remain safe, secure, functional and accessible to passengers and other airport users.
“Passengers are advised to remain calm and maintain contact with their respective airlines for real-time information regarding their flights.
“FAAN appreciates the understanding and patience of the travelling public and remains confident that the ongoing engagements under the leadership of the Honourable Minister will lead to a speedy and mutually acceptable resolution,” the statement said.
