Domestic flights were disrupted at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Abuja on Monday, June 3, due to the indefinite strike, announced by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC).
The airport’s terminal buildings were closed off to passengers waiting to board their planes.
No aircraft was permitted to take off or land at the airport. There were several cancelled flights.
When United Nigeria announced that flights would be disrupted, it stated that the strike was to blame. Its management released the following statement on Monday: “We regret to inform you that due to the strike action by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and their affiliates, airports across the country have been shut down.
“As a result, none of our scheduled flights has been permitted to depart the airport, significantly affecting our services and operations.
“We sincerely apologize for any inconveniences this may cause to your travel plans. Please rest assured that we are actively monitoring the situation to evaluate its impact on our operations and will provide updates accordingly.”
Moreover Regional and international flights are operating, as indicated by a statement released by the Management of Air Peace on Monday.
The statement reads: “We hereby notify the flying public that due to the ongoing strike action by the Nigerian Labour Union (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), there will be disruptions or possible cancellations of flights across our network today.
“Currently, only our regional and international flights are confirmed to operate today.
“We are closely monitoring the situation and hope for a swift resolution. We regret any inconvenience this may cause to your travel plans and appreciate your understanding and patience.”
