The Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP) has urged Mr Festus Keyamo, to stick with the existing agreement between unions and the Federal Government regarding airport concessions.
The new President General of ANAP, Comrade Alale Adedayo asserted the inauguration of the new executives on Friday in Lagos.
Adedayo said that the association would strongly kick against any decision, Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, takes outside of the Labour Law of the country.
“On the issue of airport concession, ANAP would strongly reject and kick against anything that is not in line with the labour law and existing agreement made between government and unions during the last regime.”
Adedayo, while applauding the sacrifices of his predecessor, said that his tenure would see to the completion of the projects started by the former leadership while committing to prioritising members’ welfare.
“The foundation has been built, I and my team promise to build on the foundation already laid. We will improve on what you have left behind.
“We will also prioritise the welfare of all our members across the industry agencies. I believe we already have a formidable branch chairman who can handle issues but the national is open to come in when the need arises.
“To our former President General, we are grateful for your sacrifices, whatever project you did not complete, we will complete it.
“One of such is the project of a suitable site for our Secretariat, we have started to work on it and it will be settled in no time,” he said.
Dr Kabir Gusau, the former President General of ANAP, who served from 2019 to 2024, recalled how the association started and the challenges it faced at its teething stage.
According to Gusau, who was the first president after ANAP’s establishment, the position is more of a service of sacrifice and putting members first to gain their trust and loyalty.
“I promise to open my doors to you. You can come to me for guidance, support and advice.
“The union cannot pay for your service that is why is it a service of sacrifice and to God because you are fighting for the benefits of people and workers,” he said.
The comrade urged members on loyalty as that was the only ingredient to move the association to greater heights.
The chairmen of the various branches of the aviation agencies were present at the inauguration and recounted their successes as well as their support to the new executives.
