Keyamo Begs Aviation Workers To Shelve Planned Protest Over 50 Percent IGR Deduction, Says Issue Being Addressed

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN has appealed to Aviation workers to shelved planned strike, assuring that the contentious issue will better be resolved through dialogue.

OPTIMUM TIMES  reports that the Aviation union members have proposed to embark on peaceful protest on 18th September 2024 to press home their grievances against the federal government’s imposed 50 percent deductions of Internally generated revenue at source on revenue generation agencies.

But the Minister in a statement personally signed by him, assured that President Bola Tinubu is aware and is looking into their concerns raised just as the Government is committed to ensuring that the aviation sector continues to operate efficiently and safely.

According to Keyamo, “We understand the strain this has placed on the sector’s ability to address critical safety and operational needs, and we take these concerns very seriously.

“We wish to assure the unions and all stakeholders that, the Honourable Minister of Aviation and His Excellency, Mr. President, are fully aware of the situation and are working diligently to find a resolution.

“The Government is committed to ensuring that the aviation sector continues to operate efficiently and safely.”

The Ministry has scheduled a meeting with the leadership of the unions on September 17, 2024 which it hoped will provide a platform to openly discuss the issues at hand and allow President Tinubu sufficient time to intervene and address the unions’ concerns comprehensively.

“In light of this, we appeal to the unions to reconsider their planned peaceful protest on September 18, 2024, and allow for dialogue to take place.

“We believe that through constructive engagement, a mutually beneficial solution can be reached, ensuring the safety and sustainability of the aviation sector.

“We thank the unions for their patience and understanding and assure them that their voices are being heard and their concerns are being addressed”, the Minister said.