The federal government has given approval for Emirates Airlines to resume flight operations to Nigeria.
This was contained in a letter by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and addressed to director general of UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Mr. Saif Mohammed Al Suwaid,
The letter dated February 2, 2022 and marked NCAA/DG/CCAA/20/16/119 was signed by the director general of NCAA, Capt Musa Nuhu.
Entitled ‘Resumption of scheduled passenger flights between Nigeria and UAE’, NCAA stated that the safety issue 24 had been accepted by the Nigerian authorities after a review by relevant parties.
The letter 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.”
