Operations have come to a halt at the Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Abuja airports following an indefinite strike declared by labor unions. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) initiated the industrial action due to disagreements over the new minimum wage and the increased electricity tariffs.

In response to the strike directive, workers at Port Harcourt Airport, under the Association of Nigerian Aviation Professionals (ANAP) and the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), blocked vehicular access to the airport. This has forced passengers to walk into the airport, although flights have not been disrupted and there is a significant security presence.

Emmanuel Akagha, Chairman of the Rivers State chapter of ANAP, explained that passengers are still being allowed into the airport because the access road serves several communities. However, no check-ins or boardings are being permitted.

A similar situation is unfolding in Lagos, where passengers are stranded due to the strike. At Murtala Mohammed Airport II, many passengers are stuck with their luggage as the aviation unions have locked the gates, preventing access to the terminal.

In Abuja, only a few passengers are seen at one of the terminal entrances, which are locked. The inside of the airport terminal is empty, with no staff or airline personnel in sight.