Nigerian Airlines Temporarily Suspend Planned Shutdown Of Operations

Airline Operators of Nigeria have temporarily suspended their planned shutdown after an intervention by the minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo.

The airlines held an emergency meeting on Friday, where the group resolved to temporarily suspend the planned shutdown of operations.

In a communique signed by its executive council and board of trustees, the airline operators said the decision was reached after the association received a letter of appeal from Keyamo, calling for a stay of action.

The association said Keyamo acknowledged their challenges and appealed for restraint in light of the aviation fuel crisis and appreciated their commitment to sustaining air transport services under evidently difficult conditions.

The airline operators said the outcome of their meeting with Keyamo on April 22 to find a solution to the situation will determine further actions.

As a precondition for the suspension, the airlines called on the minister to urge the various government agencies and industry service providers to continue to provide services to airlines, desist from undue harassment, and stop demanding upfront payment for services rendered.