Air Peace Apologises After Labour Disruption Grounds Lagos and Abuja Flights
Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest carrier, has apologised to passengers after industrial action by organised labour unions disrupted its flight operations at airports in Lagos and Abuja, according to AllAfrica, citing the Vanguard newspaper.
The work stoppage affected two of Nigeria’s busiest aviation hubs — Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja — stranding travellers as Air Peace services were grounded. The airline issued an apology to affected customers and pledged to restore normal operations as quickly as possible.
About Air Peace
Air Peace, founded in 2013, has grown to become Nigeria’s largest airline and one of the biggest carriers in West Africa. The airline operates an extensive domestic network and has expanded into regional and long-haul international routes, including services to London, Johannesburg, Dubai, and several other destinations. Its growth has stood out in a Nigerian aviation sector that has seen several carriers collapse under financial and operational pressures in recent years.
Labour unions in Nigeria
Industrial actions by organised labour are a regular feature of Nigeria’s labour relations landscape, frequently tied to disputes over wages, working conditions, pension reforms, or government economic policy. The country’s two principal labour centres, the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, have historically coordinated major strikes across sectors including oil and gas, banking, telecommunications, and aviation. Walkouts in the aviation sector have previously affected airport services and airline ground operations.
Lagos and Abuja serve as Nigeria’s primary aviation gateways, handling the majority of the country’s commercial flights. Disruptions at these hubs tend to cascade quickly across the broader West African travel network, affecting both business and leisure travellers.
Air Peace said it would continue to update passengers as it worked to resume full operations.
Sources
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