Hadi-Sirika, former Aviation Minister
Federal Government has extended the closure of the nation’s airspace and airports by another 14 days amid increasing report of COVID-19 in the country.
Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika made this known on his Twitter page on Monday.
He said as a result of the extension of lockdown of Lagos, Ogun and Abuja by President Muhammadu Buhari, that it was no longer possible for the nation to open its airspace and airports for normal operation by April 23, 2020.
Sirika however added that two weeks extension is subject to review.
“COVID-19. As a result of the extension on lockdown by Mr President it is no longer possible for us to open our airspace and airports for normal operations by the 23rd April, 2020.
“They will remain closed for a further 2 weeks. This subject to review as appropriate, please,” he tweeted.