The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended the closure of airports in the country by 14 days due to the continuous spread of coronavirus pandemic.
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, who disclosed this on Monday said that the country’s airspace will not be reopened by April 23, as initially planned.
“ 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,” he said.
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