Aviation Workers Protest Inflation and Casual Labor Issues

Workers in Nigeria's aviation sector, represented by the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), protested against rising inflation and the increasing reliance on casual labor, which they argue threatens worker safety and dignity. Ogb John, the president of ATSSSAN, emphasized the worsening economic conditions that aviation workers face, marking the International Workers' Day on May 1 as a day of solidarity.

The protest highlighted issues such as stagnant salaries failing to keep pace with inflation and the rising cost of living. The workers called for urgent government action to address the crisis, particularly concerning the availability of Jet A1 fuel, which has been exacerbated by global tensions.

They also criticized delays in the payment of entitlements to former employees of defunct Nigeria Airways and demanded the implementation of a previously approved N36 billion grant. The workers insisted on their right to unionize and called for comprehensive solutions to stabilize the sector and protect their welfare.