Just In: International Airports in Nigeria to resume operations
The federal government of Nigeria has recommended the resumption of International flights starting from August 29, 2020.
The announcement was made by the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika during the briefing of the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19 in Abuja on Monday.
The Minister said it will start with Lagos and Abuja, adding that the protocol and procedure will be announced in due cause.
Meanwhile, the Minister maintained that the non-pharmaceutical guidelines including physical distancing, temperature checks, and handwashing must be maintained before departure.
In his words:
”You will take the COVID-19 test before departure and you will pay for your test on a certain website, eight days after your arrival, you will take another test.
“Glad to announce the resumption of international flights from the 29th of August, 2020. Beginning with Lagos and Abuja as we did with the domestic flight resumption,” he tweeted. “Protocols and procedures will be announced in due course. We thank you for your patience.
“Glad to announce the resumption of international flights from the 29th of August, 2020. Beginning with Lagos and Abuja as we did with the domestic flight resumption. Protocols and procedures will be announced in due course. We thank you for your patience
Nwada Ugochinyere Onyechere reporting, Obinwannem News
