Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace, has announced the indefinite suspension of all its flight operations across the country due to the ongoing strike by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet).
The airline said the decision was necessitated by the disruption in the transmission of critical weather reports—particularly the QNH, a key data point required for safe flight operations, especially during landing.
Air Peace stressed that pilots cannot land at any airport without receiving the QNH report from the control tower, which is generated by NiMet. The suspension comes at a time of increased weather hazards, including heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and unpredictable conditions across the country.
“As a safety-conscious airline, we cannot take the risk of proceeding with flight operations without the QNH report from NiMet, which is a non-negotiable requirement for safe landings,” the airline stated. “This is a critical period with heightened weather hazards, and the safety of our passengers and crew remains our top priority.”
The suspension takes immediate effect and will remain in force until the NiMet strike is resolved and full meteorological services resume nationwide.
Air Peace urged passengers to remain patient and assured them that updates regarding flight rescheduling and next steps would be communicated through official channels.
The airline also appealed to the striking NiMet workers to consider the national implications of the ongoing disruption and engage in constructive dialogue with the federal government to reach an amicable resolution in the interest of public safety and aviation continuity.
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