By Daniel Eteghe
LAGOS — Aviation unions under the aegis of the Air Transport Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, ATSSSAN, National Union of Air Transport Employees, NUATE, with its affiliate in the Trade Union Congress, TUC, yesterday, applauded the Federal Government for taking a bold step in terminating the concession agreement between FAAN and Maevis Limited over airport operating management system.

Speaking to newsmen at ATSSSAN headquarters in Lagos, national President of  ATSSSAN, Comrade Benjamin Okewu, said the unions were happy with the termination of the concession agreement with Maevis.

He, however, noted that although the termination of the agreement ought to have taken effect since March 2011, it took the Federal Government almost one year to implement the action.

Okewu noted that there was a new check-in process in place at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, adding that passengers could now have a seamless travel experience to international destinations                 of their choice.

On the revenue that will accrue to FAAN from the new check-in provider, SITA, Okewu said: “We will ensure that all the revenue that come to FAAN will be used to improve our infrastructure and facilities at the airports.”

Also speaking, National Auditor for the TUC, Comrade Emmanuel Jaja said TUC was solidly behind the unions and congratulated them for the victory they have achieved so far.

He said: “This is a new beginning that is coming to FAAN. Everything was done smoothly and accordingly. On behalf of the Trade Union Congress, we will support our affiliates. Whoever fells that the Federal Government has done wrong let him come out.”

-Vanguard

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