The Federal Government of Nigeria has given approval for the resumption of scheduled flights between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
This is according to a communique released by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority on Wednesday.
The approval follows the review and acceptance of the ‘Safety Decision 2021-02 Issue 24’ as released by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and by the Federal Government, according to Capt. Musa Nuhu, the Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)..
He said that the Minister of Aviation has also approved the reinstatement of Emirates Airlines Winter Schedule with immediate effect.
Nuhu stated that 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.
“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,” the communique partly read.
Ifunanya Ikueze is an Engineer, Safety Professional, Writer, Investor, Entrepreneur and Educator.
