Air Peace, Nigeria’s biggest airline, has announced that it will fully resume all flight operations from Friday, April 25, 2025. This comes after workers and unions of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) suspended their industrial action that had earlier disrupted flight activities nationwide.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Mr. Ejike Ndiulo, thanked customers and stakeholders for standing by the airline during the tough period.
“Air Peace is pleased to announce the resumption of all flight operations on Friday, April 25, 2025, following the suspension of the industrial action by the NiMET and other unions in the aviation sector,” Ndiulo said.
He further appreciated the passengers, saying, “We sincerely thank you for your patience, understanding, and unwavering support throughout this challenging period. Your resilience and trust in our brand mean the world to us.”
Air Peace also gave special praise to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, for his efforts in ending the strike and restoring normal activities in the sector. The airline said Keyamo’s leadership was crucial in calming tensions and finding a lasting solution.
“We commend the active and decisive intervention of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, whose leadership and commitment were pivotal in resolving the impasse and restoring normalcy within the aviation industry,” Ndiulo added.
The airline said that the Minister’s quick actions, transparent dialogue with stakeholders, and firm dedication to maintaining stability in the sector showed his deep understanding of how important aviation is to the growth and development of Nigeria.
Recall that the industrial action, led by workers of NiMET and other unions, had earlier caused major disruptions to airline operations across the country. Air Peace had announced on Wednesday that it was suspending flights nationwide due to the strike, citing that it could not guarantee safe flight operations without proper weather reports, which are critical for flights.
The situation left many passengers stranded at airports in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and other cities, forcing airlines to cancel and reschedule flights.
However, after a series of meetings between the unions, government representatives, and stakeholders in the aviation industry, the strike was called off, leading to the restoration of flight operations.
Air Peace, which operates both domestic and international routes, assured passengers that all its services are now back to normal and urged customers to proceed with their travel plans without fear.
The airline reiterated its commitment to delivering safe, reliable, and efficient air travel experiences for Nigerians and travelers from around the world.
Air Peace currently runs several domestic flights across major cities like Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu, and Kano, and also flies international routes to countries like the United Kingdom, South Africa, Ghana, and the United Arab Emirates.
As normalcy returns to airports across the country, passengers have expressed relief, while stakeholders in the aviation sector have called for more proactive engagement between the government and unions to prevent future disruptions.
Many observers are praising the Minister of Aviation for his swift and calm approach to resolving the crisis, with hopes that the lessons learned from this incident will strengthen the industry going forward.
