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FG SHIFTS RESUMPTION OF INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS TO SEPTEMBER 5

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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Thursday said the resumption of international flights has now moved to September 5. The previous date was August 29.
Director-General of the NCAA, Musa Shuaibu Nuhu, announced the news during a Presidential Task Force COVID-19 briefing in Abuja.
He said the one-week extension was caused by other non-aviation logistics since the airlines and airports were ready for operation.

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“We have other non-aviation logistics which we are still working on, mostly the COVID-19 protocol tests and online platform. This is something we need to get ready”, he said.
Mr. Nuhu who suggested September 5 as a more realistic date said, “We will announce the resumption protocols in due course and we will provide further details. Hopefully, we will release this early next week.”
During Thursday’s briefing, the PTF Chairman, Boss Mustapha, said he hopes the reopening of international flights will help to re-open the economy.

In March, Nigeria began limiting international flights as part of measures to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The shutdown, involving inter-state travel and the closing of public places and schools, led to the downturn in economic development in the country.
The country resumed domestic flight operations in July,  with international flights scheduled to follow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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