Keyamo warns NLC, TUC to end politicisation of labour movement
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has called on striking labour unions to refrain from politicising the labour movement for the good of the Nigerian aviation sector.
The appeal was made through an official statement released via the Ministry’s official Twitter handle on Thursday, November 09, 2023.
The statement comes in response to reports indicating that members of labour unions blocked both the entry and exit ways of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, causing significant traffic congestion.
The unions had taken this action following their decision to halt flight operations to Imo State in protest against an attack on the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero.
Minister Keyamo condemned the incident involving the assault on the Labour president in Imo State but stated that such issues should not lead to disruptions in the aviation sector.
He stressed the economic importance of the aviation industry to Nigeria’s development and urged the unions to consider the greater national interest.
In his statement, Keyamo stated, “I appeal to the Labour unions to desist from playing politics under the banner of the Labour movement.
“While I strongly condemn the unfortunate incident involving the manhandling of the Labour president in Imo State, it is my firm belief that the aviation sector should not be targeted due to its vital role in our nation’s economic progress.”
The Minister’s plea comes as a reminder of the significance of maintaining a stable and functioning aviation sector, crucial for the overall growth and development of Nigeria.
He urged the unions to engage in constructive dialogue and find amicable solutions to their grievances without disrupting essential services and inconveniencing the public.
