The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has appealed to aviation unions to suspend their ongoing industrial action and exercise restraint pending the return of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. The NCAA, in a statement signed by its Director General, Capt Chris Ona Najomo, acknowledged the impact of the industrial action on passengers and other stakeholders across the aviation sector. The aviation regulator called on all parties to embrace dialogue and cooperation, expressing confidence that the dispute would be resolved shortly and normal flight operations restored as soon as practicable. The Authority also sought to reassure the travelling public that the industrial action had not compromised aviation safety. The regulator regretted the inconvenience caused to passengers and appealed to stakeholders to remain patient and understanding while efforts continue to resolve the dispute.