Southeastposts can authoritatively confirm that the three leading unions in the Nigerian aviation industry will meet on Monday (today) over the Federal Government’s concessioning of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu.
Meanwhile, an aviation expert, Charles Amokwu, has cautioned the unions to co-operate fully with the Federal Government on the concessioning project, which has lingered for over a decade.
Southeastposts reports that the unions are: Air Transport Staff Senior Services of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP), and National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE).
Led by their general secretaries, they would meet at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) Lagos to deliberate on the concessioning of the airport, which has been described as a bombshell.
One of the union leaders who pleaded anonymity, alleged that the concessioning of the airport did not follow due process.
Recall that the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development had announced on Thursday the concession of Enugu Airport after over a year of negotiations with bidders.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in his comment, had described the signing as the conclusion of a painstaking and tedious process that had lasted several years, involving negotiations, due diligence and consultations with key stakeholders, including aviation unions.
Keyamo explained that the concession was approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on July 31, 2025.
He had also assured that the agreement prioritised the welfare of airport workers, amid persistent concerns by aviation unions over job losses arising from concession exercises, emphasising that aviation workers at the Enugu airport would retain their status as federal employees.
But, the ministry did not speak on the concession’s tenure, a situation that had raised concerns among unions and some industry experts.
Three Unions Meet Today over Concessioning of Akanu Ibiam Airport
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