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Labour Action: NCAA Urges Unions to Sheathe their Swords

Chidozie Uzoezie

Aug 11

2 min read

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has appealed to aviation unions to suspend their ongoing industrial action and embrace dialogue, amid disruptions affecting passengers and other stakeholders.

In a statement dated 11 August 2026, the NCAA acknowledged the impact of the industrial action and urged the unions to exercise restraint pending the return of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, who the Authority said has been actively working towards resolving the issues.

According to the statement signed by Capt. Chris Ona Najomo, DG, NCAA, a meeting convened by the Minister last week to address the matter could not take place after airline operators failed to honour the invitation.

The aviation regulator said it remains committed to maintaining safety oversight despite the ongoing industrial action.

“The NCAA assures the travelling public that flight safety remains uncompromised,” the Authority said, adding that it continues to exercise its statutory safety oversight responsibilities.

The Authority also called on all parties involved to prioritise dialogue and cooperation, expressing confidence that the dispute would be resolved shortly and that normal flight operations would resume as soon as practicable.

The NCAA acknowledged the inconvenience caused to passengers and thanked travellers for their patience and understanding.

Industrial action disrupts aviation operations

The ongoing dispute has affected passengers and other stakeholders across Nigeria's aviation sector, prompting calls for all parties to return to the negotiating table.

The NCAA's appeal comes as efforts continue to resolve the issues at the centre of the industrial action.

For passengers, the Authority's assurance that safety remains uncompromised is particularly significant as the disruption continues.

The regulator said it remains confident that dialogue and cooperation among the parties will lead to a resolution and the restoration of normal flight operations.