The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has hinted that the Federal Government’s directive on the closure of schools during the World Economic Forum will not affect airport operations.
According to Yakubu Dati, coordinating general manager, Communications for Aviation Parastatals, normal flight schedules shall be maintained during the event that begins today in Abuja.
In a statement, he said, “The Management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) wishes to inform the general public, especially air passengers and other airport users, that Government’s directive closing all schools and public offices in Abuja between May 7th and 9th, 2014 for the World Economic Forum does not affect operations at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja and all other airports in the country.
“Normal flight operations will continue to take place at all airports, as scheduled, throughout the period of the forum.
“We are constrained to issue this release in view of possible misconception in some quarters that the Abuja Airport, being a public utility, is affected by the closure order.
“We also wish to assure all passengers and other airport users that adequate security and operational arrangements have been put in place at all our airports to ensure hitch-free passenger facilitation during and after the World Economic Forum”.