Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers’ Association, NATCA, has threatened to embark on indefinite strike with effect from Monday. A statement signed by Mr Eyaru Victor Olawode Banji , the association President and issued yesterday said the Air Traffic controllers decide to toe this path because of refusal of Nigerian Airspace Management Agency to address their grievances

Banji said “ The Executive Council and entire members of Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers’ Association (NATCA) wish to bring to the notice of general public the intention of its members under the employment of Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) to withdraw their services indefinitely from the 0000 UTC on the Monday 19th January, 2015 as a result of the insensitivity of the NAMA Management to the professional and welfare matters affecting Air Traffic Controllers.”

“We regret to express our grievances on the lack of the recognition of the long-standing sacrifices and display of patriotism by Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers being among the prime professionals in the aviation industry at keeping the Nigerian airspace safe despite various challenges being faced in carrying out the safety critical functions.”