No Date For The Resumption Of International Flight Yet

Posted by Lanre Aerodove on July 14, 2020 in Aviation COVID-19 Travels | Comments : 3

The Federal Government of Nigeria has said it is not in a hurry to announce the resumption date for international flights.

The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika stated this on Monday while speaking during the daily briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19.
The Minister said any decision taken must be in the interest of Nigerians.
Many countries are yet to open their borders for international flight operations and that Nigeria has not received clearance to fly to countries that are already receiving foreign visitors.
“Everyone is trying to keep safe. These and many other reasons will make us cautious and study some more and liaise with stakeholders to decide when we will open international flights".
“Within the sector, we want to reopen because we are bleeding and losing money but we have to remain alive first before we make money. Whatever decision we take has to be in the interest of humanity in general”. Sirika said.
He finally added that the World Health Organisation, the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS), and other aviation stakeholders would be consulted before any announcement would be made.