Flight operations across Nigerian airports may face significant disruptions starting today as workers of the Nigerian Meteorology Agency (NiMet) have commenced an indefinite nationwide strike. The industrial action, announced by the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE), is in protest of what the union describes as poor welfare conditions, unpaid arrears, and alleged management high-handedness. NiMet, responsible for providing critical weather forecasts and aviation-related meteorological services, plays a vital role in ensuring flight safety and operational efficiency across Nigeria’s airspace. With staff withdrawing their services, airlines and airport authorities are expected to experience delays and potential cancellations. Union officials say the strike will not be called off until their demands are met, including the implementation of pending salary reviews and improved working conditions. Passengers are advised to monitor airline communications for updates on flight schedules and potential disruptions. Aviation authorities are yet to issue an official response.
