Lilian Ukagwu, Abuja
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, on Monday, congratulated aviation workers in the aviation on the occasion of May Day celebration.
Sirika who spoke through his Special Assistant, James Odaudu, hailed the resilience and commitment of aviation workers for their daily contributions to the running and development of the industry.
According to the Minister, “The lofty achievements recorded in the nation’s aviation sector wouldn’t have been possible without the commitment and personal sacrifices of employees in the different segments of the industry.
“He particularly ascribes the near-total achievement of the aviation roadmap to the understanding and cooperation of the workers and hopes that the remaining parts will be achieved within the short period before the handover to the incoming administration.”
He restates the commitment of the Buhari administration to the continued improvement of the welfare of aviation workers through regular training, enhanced pay packages, provision of working tools and conducive work environments.
Sirika also used the occasion to assure aviation workers of the Federal Government’s commitment to the implementation of the Conditions of Service.
He further assures workers of his commitment to ensuring the implementation of the respective CoS of the agencies under the Ministry’s supervision and payment of the minimum wages as agreed with the Labour unions.
The statement disclosed that the minister, however, expressed concern over the frequency of worker strikes in the industry which, more often than not, disrupt operations at the nation’s airports and which send wrong signals to the outside world about the safety of Nigeria’s airspace.
“The Minister wishes all workers in the aviation sector a wonderful celebration.”
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