Following Monday's announcement that International flights would be resuming in Nigeria from August 29, the federal government has put in place a set of protocols that must be followed by the arriving passengers.
Tests done more than two weeks before departure are not valid and persons will not be allowed to board.
Onboard, passengers are required to fill in the Health Declaration/ Self-Reporting Form & the Sample Collection Time Allocation Form.
Passengers should ensure that the information/contact details provided on the form are correct and are verifiable and they can be reached on the phone number and at the address provided.
Upon arrival in Nigeria, passengers shall queue in an orderly manner and disembarkation will be done systematically and in batches to avoid overcrowding.
Passengers will proceed for health screening at the point of entry.
The Health Declaration Form will be assessed and collected along with the Sample Collection Form.
Passengers are required to wear face masks and perform hand hygiene.
Ensure respiratory / cough etiquette; cough into a tissue, sleeve/ bent elbow and discard used tissue safely into a bin. And always maintain physical distancing measures.
Persons who have arrived in the country are advised to self-isolate for 14 days and to remain in the City/ State of arrival. (i.e. Lagos or Abuja) throughout self-quarantine.
If not resident of Lagos or Abuja, passengers shall make arrangements for accommodation at their own expense (please note that the Federal Government will not be responsible for providing accommodation nor transportation to the place of abode).
Passengers will be cleared through the Nigeria Immigration System's Migrants Identification Data Analysis System (MIDAS) and their passports retained until after successful completion of the 14 days self-quarantine.
They will be given an appointment time and date to present at the Sample Collection Centre located in Lagos or Abuja for a repeat COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours of arrival.
Passengers must provide their full and correct address and phone number before exiting the airport. They must comply with self-isolation/quarantine guidelines and ensure that they can be reached/can be located during the period.
Persons who are unable to remain in Lagos or Abuja throughout self-quarantine may return to their States of residence ONLY after: They have had their samples collected and are NEGATIVE for COVID-19, and Provide Public Health Officials with their full and correct address and phone number where they can be reached.
Persons who have completed the 14 days of self-isolation will undergo an exit interview. Their details will be forwarded to the Nigeria Immigration Service for the release of their passports. Alternative arrangements can be made to collect passports via Special delivery like courier services.
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It's necessary!!
ReplyDeleteAll for our safety...still bearable. I hope people comply
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