The management of Arik Air has downsized its staff strength by 300, according to an announcement by the airline on Friday in a press statement signed by Arik;s spokesman Adebanji Ola and titled "Arik Air Management Declares 300 Staff Redundant".
The statement among other submissions indicated that "The leadership of the impacted unions have been contacted to negotiate a redundancy package for the affected staff".
However, the statement read in part, "Arising from the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to the constrained ability of the airline to complete heavy maintenance activities and return its planes to operations, stunted revenues against increasing operational costs, the management of Arik Air (In Receivership) has declared 300 staff members redundant to its current level of operations.
"Over 50 percent of Arik Air's workforce for over 1,600 staff have been on furlough in the past six months on a base allowance.
"Decisions to let go of staff is a difficult decision. Arik Air wishes the impacted staff well in their future endeavors", the statement said.
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