On Monday, labour unions in the aviation sector mobilized workers and pilots in preparation for the planned nationwide strike led by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC).
As reported the NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) had issued a threat to shut down the nation’s economy starting from Wednesday, August 2, 2023, in response to the complete removal of fuel subsidy and their adverse impact on workers in the country.
In response to the strike action, aviation unions represented by the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Nigeria Aviation Professionals (NAP), and National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE), issued a circular to workers. The circular directed all aviation workers to fully comply with the protest directive.
The letter, signed by Comrade Abba Ocheme, General Secretary of NUATE; Comrade Abdul Rasaq Saidu, Secretary General of ANAP, and Comrade Umoh Ofonime, Deputy General Secretary of NAAPE reads: “As you are all aware, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed nationwide protests against the present regime of subsidy removal, which has wreaked untold hardship on workers and the common people.
“Accordingly, as affiliates of NLC, all State Councils and Branches of the above-named Trade Unions are hereby directed to fully join the respective State Councils of the Nigeria Labour Congress in all States of Nigeria, starting on August 2, 2023, for the protests. All must comply.”
