FG announces resumption of flights between Nigeria, UAE

Nigerian government has announced the reinstatement of passenger scheduled flights between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

In a statement which was signed by the Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Musa Nuhu and made available to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, said the reinstatement takes immediate effect.

The statement said the reconsideration of flights between both countries followed a review and acceptance of safety decision 2021 by the UAE government.

The statement reads: ‘Following the review and acceptance of the “Safety Decision 2021-02 Issue 24”as released by United Arab Emirates (UAE) General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) by the Federal Government, the Honourable Minister of Aviation has approved the re-instatement of Emirates Airlines Winter Schedule with immediate effect.

“All parties have been informed accordingly.

“Consequently, Air peace and Emirates Airlines are at liberty to resume scheduled passenger flights between Nigeria and UAE under the terms and conditions of the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between the two countries .All parties must ensure strict compliance with the COVID-19 Travel Protocols of both countries.

“We wish to re-assure the traveling public that the Federal Government would continue to ensure the provision of air services while protecting national’s interests at all times.”