The Federal Government has announced the date for the resumption of international flights, COVID19 notwithstanding.
August the 29th, 2020 has been fixed for the nation’s international travellers to commence their flights from Nigeria’s international airports.
Initial flights will begin at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika made the announcement on the micro-blogging site, twitter this evening, 17th August. He ceased the opportunity to thank Nigerians for their patience while the ban lasted.
Sirika explained that the process for the resumption of flights will be similar to that of the domestic flight resumption. However, he added that details of the processes and protocols will be announced in due course.
According to him:
“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.”
“Just like we did with the domestic (flights resumption), it will start with Lagos and Abuja. The protocols, procedures and processes will be announced in due course.”
Following the confirmation of the date for the resumption of the international flights, many Nigerians immediately began appreciating the development especially those who have very urgent reasons to travel abroad.
They range from those who are either stuck abroad or back home, through those who loved loved ones to covid19 to students who must return to school.
Some of the reactions:
Engr ezeugo lucky emeka @EngrEzeugo
Replying to @hadisirika
“Glory be to almighty God, I can’t wait to go and see my wife and my son including my parents and siblings. Thank you Jesus.”
ibrahim ishaq @almuneer13
“Alhamdulillah since 10th april my wife has deliver a baby girl now the has 4 month but i didn’t see her because of this situation now I’m very happy for this thank you so much
Samuel Okechukwu @samuelIfea
“Everyone should thank God for life first. My brother lost his wife during childbirth on April 29th in serious lockdown leaving behind 4 little kids including new born baby. She was buried July 30th. Yesterday 16th of August i lost same brother who Buried his wife 2weeks ago.”
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