The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reacted
to reports that international flights were been diverted to neighbouring Ghana
and Benin Republic due to ongoing repairs at Murtala Muhammed International
Airport Runway in Ikeja, Lagos State.
Reports had emerged that there were diversions of
international flights to other countries.
Reacting, Mrs Faithful Hope-Ivbaze, Acting General Manager,
Corporate Affairs, FAAN denied the rumours in a statement on Thursday in Lagos.
She said there was a planned rehabilitation of Runways
18R/36L (international runway) slated from June 4 to June 5, between
0600hrs-1300hrs UTC daily.
She insisted that during the period, Runway 18L/36R (the
domestic runway) would still be in use for all inbound and outbound flight
operations as scheduled, while maintenance would be going on Runway 18R/36L.
She added that FAAN management also reiterated to travelling
passengers and the general public that inbound and outbound flights at the
Murtala Muhammed International Airport would be operating unhindered.
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