Hector Nnadi, the Chairman of the Joint Consultative and Negotiating Council (JCNC) has raised concerns on the prolonged struggle of Nigeria Airways workers.
According to him many of the workers are to receive their full entitlements, three decades after the airline’s liquidation.
Speaking at the 11th edition of the Aviation Workers Week and Award Night, Nnadi also praised the role of aviation trade unions in shaping the industry’s landscape.
He said:
Speaking further, Nnadi stressed the need for collaborative efforts to ensure the aviation sector evolves in tandem with national and global standards, Leadership reported
Nnadi remarked:
Also speaking at the event Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, representing Minister Festus Keyamo at the event, reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to supporting aviation trade unions.
He pledged ongoing collaboration to address the challenges facing aviation workers, acknowledging their crucial role in sectoral advancement.
Nigeria Airways Ltd., commonly known as Nigeria Airways, was a former Nigerian airline established in 1958 following the dissolution of the West African Airways Corporation (WAAC).
Initially named West African Airways Corporation Nigeria (WAAC Nigeria), it was rebranded as Nigeria Airways in 1971 and operated until its final closure in 2003.
Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that Arik Air has announced a job vacancy for the position of driver, open to candidates with a Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or General Certificate of Education (GCE).
The new job opportunity was announced in a statement shared on its official social media pages.
The airline said candidates must also possess a valid driver’s license and have a minimum of five years of experience in a similar industry.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng