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The Nigerian government has appealed to Aviation workers to shelve their plans for a protest over the deduction of 50 per cent of the internal revenue of aviation agencies.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who made the appeal in a statement on Friday August 16, 2024, assured the workers’ unions and other stakeholders in the sector that President Bola Tinubu was aware of their plight.
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Kayamo said, “Tinubu is very concerned about the improvement of the Aviation sector and will give the workers’ demands due consideration with the goal of finding a lasting solution that balances both the fiscal needs of the government and the operational requirements of the Aviation Agencies”.
“We appeal to all workers to remain calm and maintain industrial peace while the government is working assiduously towards amicably resolving the matter. The Ministry appreciates their patience and understanding and remains committed to ensuring a conducive work environment for all,” Keyamo said. valoa2000@yahoo.com
