was shut down by the Aviation unions
Following the development, Mr Adebanji Ola, Manager, Communications of Arik Air, in a statement released in Lagos apologized to its customers for the unfortunate incident. The statement read “We wish to place on record that the picketing was illegal and has no backing of the aviation unions whose leadership have embraced dialogue by attending mediatory meetings called by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority .“The management strongly condemns this action and once again assures all stakeholders of a safe and conducive working environment.
“We are already working with the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Ministry of Aviation and NCAA to resolve all pending issues with the unions and a section of the staff.”