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FG Bans Emirates Airlines From Operating In Nigeria

FG Bans Emirates Airlines From Operating In Nigeria

 

 

The Federal Government of Nigeria in its measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country has banned Emirates Airlines from operating in Nigeria

The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, confirmed this via his Twitter handle on Friday.

According to Sirika, the decision was taken following a meeting between the Presidential Task Force (PTF) and European Unions (EU).

Emirates airlines ban would take effect from Monday, September 21.

“The PTF sub-committee met today with EU Ambassadors to discuss Lufthansa, Air France/KLM ban.

The meeting progressed well. Emirates Airlines’s situation was reviewed and they are consequently included in the list of those not approved, with effect from Monday the 21st September 2020,” Sirika tweeted.

Angela Davies

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