Coronavirus: Nigeria extends closure of all airports by two weeks

Muhammad A. Aliyu
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Muhammad A. Aliyu
Muhammad Ameer Aliyu is a prolific journalist who joined Okay News in 2015, aiming to contribute to the platform's positive growth. Currently serving as the Senior...
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Due to the raging COVID-19, the Federal Government of Nigeria has extended the closure of all airports in the country by another two weeks.

Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, made this disclosure on Monday, April 20, 2020.

According to the minister, the airports would no longer open for commercial operations on April 23 due to the extended lockdown in the Lagos, Abuja and Ogun.

He said: “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 two weeks. This subject to review as appropriate.”

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