ASRTI COMMENDS FG OVER FRESH PAYMENT TO EX-NIGERIA AIRWAYS WORKERS

The Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative has commended the Federal Government for its intervention in the payment of outstanding entitlements owed to former workers of the defunct Nigeria Airways. The group described the development as an important step towards addressing long-standing concerns surrounding the welfare and unpaid obligations of the airline’s former employees.

ASRTI said the government's intervention would provide relief to retirees who have spent years waiting for the settlement of their outstanding payments following the liquidation of Nigeria Airways. The organisation noted that the former national carrier played a significant role in Nigeria's aviation history, making the welfare of its former workforce an issue that deserves sustained government attention.

The development is expected to ease some of the financial difficulties faced by former Nigeria Airways workers, many of whom have repeatedly appealed to successive administrations over unpaid benefits. The retirees have over the years called for the Federal Government to honour its obligations and ensure that outstanding entitlements are paid without further delays.

ASRTI also stressed the importance of ensuring transparency and accountability in the process, urging the relevant government agencies to maintain a clear payment structure and ensure that eligible beneficiaries receive what they are entitled to. The group said resolving the outstanding issues would help restore confidence among former aviation workers and their families.

The organisation's commendation comes as calls continue for the government to address unresolved liabilities associated with the defunct airline. ASRTI maintained that completing the payment process would represent a significant demonstration of government commitment to the welfare of former public-sector employees and the preservation of Nigeria's aviation legacy.