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MAY 29: Govt orders airlines to remove aircraft from Abuja airport

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The Federal Government has issued a directive to airlines operating at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) to relocate their aircraft to other airports.

This directive was issued via a memo on Tuesday through the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) by the Regional General Manager, Abuja Airport, Mr. Kabir Mohammed.

According to Mohammed, this directive was in order to prepare for the upcoming presidential inauguration scheduled for May 29.

Bola Tinubu is the next president of Nigeria; he won a closely-contested election under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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The memo reads, “This is to inform you of the need to temporarily relocate your aircraft to alternate airports due to the upcoming Presidential Inauguration ceremony slated for May 29, 2023.

“The presidential inauguration is a high-security event, and in order to ensure the safety and security of all parties involved, it has become necessary to temporarily relocate all aircraft parked at the GAT to alternate airports.

“To this end, you are kindly requested to relocate your aircraft on or before May 22, 2023. We understand that this may cause some inconvenience for you, however, the safety and security of all individuals involved in this event are our top priority.

“We believe that this temporary relocation is the best course of action in line with best international practices. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact us.”

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