Ahead of the May 29 inauguration of the President-elect,
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Federal Government has ordered all the airlines
operating at the General Aviation Terminal, GAT, of Nnamdi Azikiwe
International Airport, NAIA, in Abuja to relocate their aircraft to alternate
airports.
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Regional
General Manager, Kabir Mohammed, gave the directive in a memo issued to all
airlines, dated May 8.
He said: “This is to inform you of the need to temporarily
relocate your aircraft to alternate airports due to May 29, 2023, Presidential
inauguration ceremony.
“The ceremony is a high-security event. In order to ensure
the safety and security of all parties involved, it has become necessary to
temporarily relocate all aircraft parked at the General Aviation Terminal to
alternate airports.
“Following this, you are requested to relocate your aircraft
before May 22. We understand that this may cause some inconvenience for you,
but however, the security and safety of all individuals involved in this event
are our priority.
“We believe that this temporary relocation is the best
course of action in line with international practices. If you have any
questions or concerns regarding this development, please don’t hesitate to
contact us.”
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