Nigeria's Aviation Minister Approves Re-Instatement Of Emirates Winter Schedule - Aviation and Allied Business Publications

Capt. Musa Nuhu, DG, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority

The Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Capt. Musa Nuhu, has announced the approval of return of Emirates flights to Nigeria.

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 Honorable Minister of Aviation has approved the re-instatement of Emirates Airlines Winter Schedule with immediate effect. All parties have been informed accordingly, Capt. Nuhu announced.

According to him, “Consequently, Air peace and Emirates Airlines are 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.”

He also noted that “all parties must ensure strict compliance with the COVID-19 Travel Protocols of both countries.”