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The Digest:

Aviation unions have declared an indefinite strike at the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) over poor wages and the non-implementation of workers' Conditions of Service. The industrial action, set to begin on October 23, is expected to cripple critical weather observation and reporting services, potentially disrupting flight safety and operations across the country's airports.

Key Points:

  • NiMet workers to begin an indefinite strike on Thursday, October 23.
  • The strike is over poor wages and the non-implementation of Conditions of Service.
  • Aviation safety is at risk as real-time weather reporting will be halted.
  • The action follows a similar strike in April that was suspended after ministerial intervention.
  • Three major unions, NUATE, AUPCTRE, and ANAP, are jointly leading the strike.
  • Other professional bodies, including Air Traffic Controllers, may join the action.
  • Workers cite "extremely poor remuneration" compared to other aviation agencies.
With the strike looming, the aviation sector faces significant disruption unless the government and NiMet management urgently address the workers' grievances.

Sources: Daily Trust