Following the ongoing strike by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, Nigeria’s prominent airline, Air Peace, has announced the immediate suspension of all its flight operations across the country.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Airline explained that the decision is for the safety of passengers, pointing out that the Current Nowcast of Hazardous Weather, CNH, reports, are essential for safe flight landings during the rainy season.
The statement:
“We regret to inform you that due to the ongoing strike by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Air Peace is suspending all flight operations nationwide with immediate effect.
“This decision is necessary because NiMet is the agency responsible for issuing CNH (Current Nowcast of Hazardous Weather) reports, which are critical for safe landings, especially during this season of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. Without these reports from the control tower, flight safety cannot be guaranteed.
“As a safety-first airline, we have chosen to act responsibly by suspending operations until NiMet resumes full service.
“We understand this may cause inconvenience, and we sincerely apologise. Passengers will be contacted with updates and options for rescheduling.”
Hanto Daily News reports that the development has seriously affected passengers travel plans.
