Aviation Unions Want NCAT Management To Conclude Staff Conditions Of Service Review

Aviation unions in Nigeria have written to the management of Nigeria College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, stating that “since the College has chosen to remain the only Agency within the Sector that has refused to conclude its Conditions of Service till this time, if the Management fails to conclude this review of Conditions of Service within fourteen (14) days from now, our unions shall have no alternative than to direct our members to withdraw their services forthwith. Enough is enough!”

A letter jointly signed by General Secretary, National Union of Aircraft Pilots & Engineers (NAAPE), Comrade Olayinka Abioye, General Secretary, Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), Comrade Frances Akinjole, Secretary General, Association of Nigerian Aviation Professionals (ANAP), Comrade AbdulRasaq Saidu and General Secretary, National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Comrade Waheed Sikiru says “we have noted with grave concern and indignation Management’s continued act of indecision and unseriousness regarding matters bordering on staff well-being and the promotion of industrial harmony within the College.

It is on record that, notwithstanding Management’s flagrant disregard and discourteous disposition to Principal Officers of our Union and indeed our branch officers, we have remained steadfast and focused towards the growth of the College, given its status as the centre of aviation powerhouse and in consonance with our avowed objective of supporting Management as partners in progress.

It has become obvious, however, that Management has been paying lip service to improving the conditions of employment of our members, as evidenced by its latest action or inaction.”

The unions reaffirmed their commitment “to assisting the College in achieving its goals.”