…assures of implementation of new salary review

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), says the authority is working with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, to address issues raised during the last Congress of aviation unions, requesting inclusion of members in the airport concession deliberations among others.

The Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs Obiageli Orah at FAAN, disclosed in a statement on Saturday.

She said contrary to a publication entitled: “Aviation Unions Issue 14-day ultimatum to FGN over Concession and Salary review” the Aviation Unions during the workers Congress held on Tuesday 25th February, 2025 had only raised concerns over the non-inclusion of members in the ongoing airports concession committee deliberations, delay in the implementation of the negotiated consequential adjustment of the New Minimum Wage among others.

She added that these issues were presented to the minister during an interactive meeting with Aviation Unions held on Friday, 28th February, 2025 in Lagos.

“In his response, the Minister directed immediate inclusion of the Unions’ representatives in the concession committee to ensure transparency, emphasizing that the unions get full information as the concession process is ongoing.

“The Minister also, assured the Unions that he would also step-in to ensure the immediate implementation of the new salary review for staff of FAAN.

“FAAN remains resolute towards implementing her core values. The authority is also working with the minister to maintain cordial relations with the Aviation Unions as continuous dialogue and understanding are better alternatives in addressing industrial issues.”

She added that FAAN wishes to assure the flying public of providing best services in the nation’s Airport operations in line with global best practices.