Air Peace suspends flights over NIMET strike

Air Peace suspends flights over NIMET strike

Air Peace has issued notification to suspend flight operations nationwide following the  ongoing strike by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet).

The airline in a statement said the decision is immediate.

In a statement by its Head Corporate Communications, Dr. Ejike Ndiulo , the carrier  said it  decision is necessary because NiMet , the agency responsible for issuing CNH (Current Nowcast of Hazardous Weather) reports, which are critical for safe landings, especially during this season of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, is currently not providing services.

Without these weather reports from the control tower, flight safety, the airline said cannot be guaranteed.

The statement reads: “As a safety-first airline, we have chosen to act responsibly by suspending operations until NiMet resumes full service.

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“We understand this may cause inconvenience, and we sincerely apologize. Passengers will be contacted with updates and options for rescheduling.”

Speaking on the NIMET strike, a senior NiMet management source said: “Management is disappointed with the hardline taken by the unions when some of the issues in dispute have been resolved, and others are in various stages of resolution.

“In a response given by management when the unions served it a strike notice, management stated all the issues and their status.

“It is surprising that the unions resorted to strike action because the unions themselves recently wrote and thanked management for its labour friendly policies. Makes you wonder if there are other motives or there are people bent on sabotaging management.

‘Management is not relenting in reaching an amicable resolution with the unions so that normal services will be restored. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo who has been supportive has scheduled a meeting with all the parties on Thursday, 24th of July, 2025. We are hopeful that the unions will listen to reason. No one bites off his nose to spite his face.”

Air Peace suspends flights over NIMET strike