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NiMet workers suspend strike action following minister’s intervention
Workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have suspended their strike action until May 13th to allow the federal government to address their demands, following a meeting with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development.
Workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have suspended their strike action until May 13th to allow the federal government to address their demands, following a meeting with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development
Workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have called off their ongoing strike action, effective Thursday, April 25th, and have agreed to a suspension until May 13th.
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This decision comes after a crucial meeting convened by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, with leaders of the aggrieved unions.
Mr. Tunde Moshood, the Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister, confirmed the suspension in a statement released on Thursday evening.
He stated that the strike was suspended at the conclusion of the meeting, which included representatives from the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) and the Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP).
According to Moshood, the workers agreed to temporarily halt their industrial action until May 13th to provide an opportunity for the federal government to intervene and resolve the issues they have raised.
Comrade Aba Ocheme, the National Secretary of NUATE, confirmed the decision to suspend the strike after the meeting. Moshood quoted Ocheme as saying that the suspension was a direct result of the Minister’s prompt and sincere engagement.
The strike was suspended in recognition of the Minister’s timely and sincere intervention,” – Comrade Aba Ocheme, National Secretary of NUATE.
Mr. Alale Adedayo, the National President of ANAP, also noted that the unions decided to temporarily call off the strike to allow the ongoing resolution process to continue.
Moshood recalled that during the meeting, Minister Keyamo pledged his personal commitment to finding lasting solutions to the workers’ grievances.
Keyamo assured the union leaders that he would personally intervene by formally communicating with both President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Finance to expedite the resolution of their pressing financial concerns.
The Minister reiterated the critical importance of maintaining industrial harmony within the aviation sector and commended the union leaders for their maturity, patriotism, and willingness to engage in dialogue in the national interest.
The unions had initiated the strike action due to a number of unresolved grievances, including issues related to poor working conditions and the non-implementation of salary relativity with other aviation agencies, as well as the non-implementation of the 2019 consequential adjustment to the national minimum wage.
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Dauda Lawal swears in five permanent secretaries in Zamfara, urging them to follow public service rules, financial regulations and relevant laws
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has sworn in five new permanent secretaries, urging them to comply with Public Service Rules, financial regulations and other relevant laws in the discharge of their duties.
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The swearing-in ceremony took place on Thursday at the Grand Chamber of the Government House in Gusau, the state capital.
The newly appointed permanent secretaries are Ahmad S. Zamfara, Nasiru Halilu Anka, Mu’azu Jibril Guraguri, Adamu Abdullahi Kanoma and Sani Muhammad Shinkafi.
The Chief Judge of Zamfara State, Justice Kulu Aliyu, administered the oath of office to the appointees, who pledged allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria in accordance with the Constitution and the law.
Speaking at the ceremony, Lawal congratulated the new permanent secretaries, describing their appointments as recognition of their experience, abilities and readiness to take on greater responsibilities.
He said their roles extended beyond personal career advancement, noting that their decisions and conduct would influence government performance and the welfare of residents.
“The Permanent Secretary is central to Government, providing administrative leadership, institutional continuity, and policy advice while implementing approved programs,” the governor said.
He added that permanent secretaries were responsible for maintaining discipline, coordinating their establishments and ensuring that public resources were used for their intended purposes.
Lawal said his administration remained committed to strengthening government institutions and improving public administration to support Zamfara’s development priorities.
He noted that the civil service played a critical role in translating government decisions into practical results, particularly in the delivery of essential services.
The governor urged the new appointees to align their work with his administration’s priorities through proper planning, realistic implementation strategies, effective supervision and continuous assessment of results.
He also called on them to maintain constructive and professional relationships with commissioners and other political officeholders.
According to Lawal, political leaders are responsible for setting policy, while career civil servants provide the institutional knowledge, technical advice and administrative capacity needed to implement it.
He stressed that mutual respect and cooperation between political officeholders and career civil servants were essential to effective governance.
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The governor urged the permanent secretaries to uphold discipline and professionalism while ensuring that their departments supported the administration’s development agenda and served the needs of the people of Zamfara.
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