Employees of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have suspended their industrial action following the intervention of Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development. The workers, under the aegis of the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) and the Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP), had embarked on strike over unresolved grievances, including poor working conditions, unimplemented wage adjustments, salary disparities, and lack of training opportunities.
The suspension, announced after a high-level meeting with the minister, is effective until May 13, 2025, to allow time for the ministry to address the issues raised.
The unions acknowledged Keyamo’s sincerity and promised to monitor the progress of his commitments. NUATE’s National Secretary, Comrade Aba Ocheme, stated the strike was paused "in recognition of the Honourable Minister’s timely and sincere intervention." ANAP’s President, Comrade Alale Adedayo, echoed the sentiment, citing respect for the Minister’s assurances as a reason for the temporary suspension.