Aviation Unions Shutdown Arik Air Operations Over Unpaid Salaries

Aviation Unions have shut down the operations o Arik Air over seven months unpaid salaries to staff.

The Chief Executive Officer of Arik, Capt. Roy Ilegbodu, made the appeal in a letter written to the minister entitled: “Re-Unions in Arik Air threaten to down tools September 14th” in Lagos on Sunday, following a threat by the union.

Mr Ilegbodu appealed to the minister to intervene in seeking for the understanding and cooperation of the workers’ unions.

“We remain committed to protecting the airline and assure our stakeholders of a safe and conducive working environment.

“We shall also protect the interest of the flying public for a safe, friendly and on time travelling experience,” he said.