The strike, which began on Tuesday, has disrupted essential weather updates critical to flight operations, News Agency of Nigeria reports.
Air Peace has grounded all its flights across Nigeria, citing safety concerns caused by the ongoing strike by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET).
The strike, which began on Tuesday, has disrupted essential weather updates critical to flight operations, News Agency of Nigeria reports.
In a statement issued on Wednesday in Lagos, the airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Ejike Ndiulo, explained that the decision to suspend operations is due to the unavailability of CNH (Current Nowcast of Hazardous Weather) reports.
“NiMet is the agency responsible for issuing CNH reports, critical for safe landings, especially during this season of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms,” he stated.
“Without these reports from the control tower, flight safety could not be guaranteed,” he said.
“As a safety-first airline, we have chosen to act responsibly by suspending operations until NiMet resumes full service.’
“We understand this may cause inconvenience, and we sincerely apologise. Passengers will be contacted with updates and options for rescheduling,” Ndiulo added.
NiMET staff embarked on an indefinite strike over their conditions of service and other demands.
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