The
Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika said that the primary
purpose of government is to encourage existing business and to provide jobs for
the populace.
The
minister stated this in Lagos at the headquarters of Aero airlines where he
paid an unscheduled visit and met demonstrating workers.
He
appealed to the workers to disperse till Monday when he promised to return with
a feedback after his meeting with AMCON, Aero Management and other
critical stakeholders.
“We
will look into your demands, and come out with solutions that are mutually
beneficial to the staff, management and the Government” he added.
Speaking
further, Sen Hadi said that the APC Government is committed to creating jobs
and improving the general wellbeing of Nigerians as enshrined in its manifestos.
The
workers unanimously agreed to the minister’s request to suspend the
demonstration and disperse till Monday.
The
Minister who arrived amidst the demonstration also joined the workers in a show
of solidarity.
The
workers earlier paid glowing tribute to the Minister for not only intervening
but coming in person in a rare show of humility.
Sen
Hadi was accompanied by Capt Usman Muktar, Director General of NCAA, Engr
Oluwafemi Ogunode, Director of Maintenance and Engineering, FAAN and Dr Ibrahim
Idris from the Minister's office.
The
interaction also attracted Mr Benjamin Okewu, President of NUATE, Meggisson,
Chairman of Airline Operators of Nigeria and other critical stakeholders who
came in solidarity with the Honourable minister.
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