The Nigerian Government has given approval for the resumption of Emirates flight operations to Nigeria.
This was announced in a letter dated February 1, 2022, signed by the Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Musa Nuhu, and addressed to His Excellency, Saif Mohammed Al Suwaid, the Director General, UAE General Civil Aviation Authority.
The letter, with reference: NCAA/DG/CCAA/20/16/119 was titled: ‘Re: Operations of Flights-UAE/Nigeria VV-COVID-19 Safety Decision Issue 24’.
The letter read, “Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority extends its compliments to the General Civil Aviation Authority of the United Arab Emirates.
“Your letter of 28 January 2022 with Ref GCAA/ATD/19-22 on the above subject matter refers.
“I wish to inform you that the safety decision issue has been accepted by Nigerian authorities after review by relevant parties.
“Consequently, Emirates Airlines can resume scheduled passenger flight operations to Nigeria at its convenience.
“I wish to bring to the notice of HE that the Nigerian operator, Air Peace Airlines has submitted its request to UAE Authorities for resumption of scheduled passenger flights between the two countries effective 01 March 2022.”
Similarly, Emirates Airline has announced the resumption of flights to Nigeria. The Airline made the announcement on Wednesday, barely 24 hours after the federal government approved the resumption of flight operations between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).