The Senate has directed the Minister of Aviation , Hadi Sirika to hault, planned demolition of some Aviation agencies ‘ offices in Lagos pending outcome of intervention being made by its committee on Aviation.
Resolution of the upper chamber follows a motion by Senator Biodun Olujimi ( PDP Ekiti South), on the need to Interven in the intending strike by Aviation Unions.
Olujimi in the motion called the attention of the Senate to intending warning strike by the Union of Air Transport Employees , Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria , Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals , National Association of Aircrafts Pilots and Engineers.
She noted that the strikes in the aviation Sector , have lingered for over eight years with several agreements signed between the unions and government yet to be honored.
She stated that continuous threats to demolition of the Aviation agencies of FAAN, NCAA and NAMA Headquarters in Lagos by the Ministry without adequate alternative offices will lead the unions to strike.
The Senate resolved to mandate its committee on Aviation , to interface with all parties involved in the impasse
