The Federal Government has approved pension payments for retired aviation workers nearly 22 years after their retirement.
In a statement posted on its official X account on Tuesday, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) announced that the Ministry of Aviation has confirmed disbursement will begin soon, with a commitment to uphold transparency and fairness throughout the process.
“The Federal Government has approved the long-awaited pensions for retired aviation workers, bringing long-overdue relief to thousands who served in the sector. This decision follows years of advocacy by unions pushing for justice for retirees, especially from defunct national carriers.
“The Ministry of Aviation confirmed that the payments will be processed soon, with a commitment to transparency,” the statement read in part.
The payment approval also factored in former staff of the airline.
Nigeria Airways, fully owned by the Federal Government, operated from 1958 until it shut down in 2003 due to mismanagement, corruption, and rising debts.
Following its closure, more than 6,000 former employees were left without their full pensions and gratuities, sparking nearly two decades of appeals for justice and compensation.