BEVERLY HILLS, March 29, (THEWILL) – Largest domestic carrier, Arik Air, has restated its commitment to its workers, stating that under the new development, all their interests will be well catered for.
One of the Aviation unions, particularly the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), had earlier raised the alarm about the imminent job loss in Arik Air, following the alleged establishment of NG Eagle by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) in a Special Investigation report published by THEWILL last week.
But Arik Air, in a rejoinder to THEWILL’s report, signed by the PR & Communications Manager, Adebanji Ola, stated that the interest of the workers will be taken care of.
Arik Air maintained that it is not unusual to have employee agitations in a change process, noting that it is natural for all to ask ‘what is in it for me?’.
The airline further stated that “the management of Arik Air and AMCON understand this,” adding, “Active discussions and communications with the various unions on sundry issues are currently ongoing. Their interests will be well catered for.”
The airline stated further: “ Overall, the coming on stream of NG Eagle will expand the aviation industry and create more jobs. Where some types of jobs are no longer needed or a few persons are no longer required, adequate compensation will be paid to those
affected. The fact is that Arik staff had had their best days in the past four years. Salaries have been increased and are
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paid as at when due. Pensions are remitted. Leave allowances introduced and being paid. The airline now has a well-negotiated terminal entitlement scheme. And it works.”
Arik Air operates mainly from two hubs at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
The airline which is under receivership by AMCON also serves a network of regional and mid-haul destinations within Africa. Founded 2002, it Commenced operations in 2006.
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