As Nigeria prepares to resume international flights on
August 29, the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, says the country will apply
the principle of reciprocity.
Speaking at the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19
daily briefing on Thursday in Abuja, Sirika explained that this principle meant
carriers from all countries that banned flights from Nigeria would also not be
allowed to fly into Nigeria.
Sirika was represented at the briefing by the Director
General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Musa Nuhu.
Recall that flights from Nigeria are among those banned by
the European Union (EU) countries when they opened their airspaces on July 1,
2020.
Speaking on the preparation for international flights
resumption, Sirika said: “We are almost there. Just a few things to be done,
but we will be ready in the coming days.
“By Monday, we will have comprehensive details for the
resumption.”
Sirika also noted that about 1, 280 passengers would be
allowed in on a daily basis in Abuja and Lagos airports, which had been billed
to commence first.
Recall that the PTF had earlier revealed that international
flights would resume on August 29, 2020.
The minister had said Nigeria’s preparation had reached an
advanced stage for the resumption of international flight operations.
He also stated that four flights each would come into Abuja
and Lagos airports on a daily basis.
The emphasis, he stated, would be placed on the observation
of all the safety and technical guidelines as prescribed by global and health
authorities which would be communicated in due course.
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