NCAA Intervenes In AGHAN’s Planned Industrial Action Over Airlines’ Debts

Aviation Ground Handlers Association of Nigeria (AGHAN) says it has put on hold the impending industrial action, scheduled to commence today Thursday, May 7, 2026, due to the intervention from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), which invited AGHAN to a meeting for May 12, 2026 at its annex office at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos..

A statement jointly signed by AGHAN Chairman, Olaniyi Adigun and Vice Chairman, Ahmed Bashir says “we have received a formal communication from the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) in relation to the ongoing industry concerns.

We want to say through this medium that as an association, we will attend the NCAA’s meeting as scheduled. The Association acknowledges this development as a positive step towards structured engagement and constructive dialogue among key stakeholders in the aviation sector.

In view of this correspondence, AGHAN is currently consulting its members and relevant stakeholders to review the contents of the communication and determine an appropriate collective position.

Accordingly, any previously contemplated industry actions remain on hold pending the outcome of ongoing engagements and the establishment of a clear resolution framework to be communicated at the appropriate time.

AGHAN remains fully committed to the stability, safety, and uninterrupted operations of the aviation industry in Nigeria. We strongly believe that all matters can be resolved through continued dialogue, mutual understanding, and adherence to due process.

We therefore urge all parties and the general public to remain calm as structured engagements continue between stakeholders, with a view to achieving a lasting and mutually beneficial resolution.”