Some domestic airlines in the country have suspended flight operations nationwide due to the ongoing strike by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet).
According to the airlines, the decision comes as NiMet’s industrial action has disrupted the transmission of critical weather reports, particularly the QNH, which are essential for safe flight operations, especially during landing procedures.
They emphasized in their various statements that pilots cannot land in any airport without receiving the QNH report from the control tower, which is generated by NiMet.
Given the current season marked by frequent rainfall, thunderstorms, and unpredictable weather patterns, the airlines have expressed grave concern over the risks of operating flights without these mandatory safety updates.
The suspension of flight operations took effect from Wednesday evening, and the airlines say this will be in force until the NiMet strike is resolved and full meteorological services are restored nationwide.
They have urged affected passengers to be patient and assured them that updates regarding flight rescheduling and further instructions will be communicated via official channels.
The airlines also appealed directly to the striking workforce of NiMet to consider the far-reaching implications of the ongoing disruption and to engage in meaningful dialogue with the government toward an amicable resolution, in the interest of national safety and continuity in the aviation sector.
