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Air Peace suspends flights nationwide over NiMET strike

Staff of NiMET, on Tuesday, commenced an indefinite strike over the condition of service and other demands.

• April 23, 2025
Air Peace Plane
Air Peace Plane[ Photo Credit: The Guardian Nigeria]

Air Peace Ltd. has announced the suspension of all flight operations nationwide due to the ongoing strike embarked upon by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET).

This is contained in a statement signed by the head of corporate communications, Air Peace, Ejike Ndiulo, on Wednesday in Lagos.

According to Mr Ndiulo, the decision is necessary because NiMet is the agency responsible for issuing CNH (Current Nowcast of Hazardous Weather) reports, critical for safe landings, especially during this season of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.

He said without these reports from the control tower, flight safety could not be guaranteed.

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

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

Staff of NiMET, on Tuesday, commenced an indefinite strike over the condition of service and other demands.

(NAN) 

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