Remove All Airplanes From Abuja Airport – FG Orders Airlines | READ WHY

The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has ordered Airline operators to evacuate their airplanes stationed at the General Aviation Terminal (G.A.T) of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on or before May 22, 2023.

According to a circular dated May 8, 2023, signed by the Regional Manager, FAAN, Kabir Mohammed and addressed to aircraft operators, the order for immediate evacuation is part of security measures taken ahead of the May 29 presidential inauguration.

The circular with reference number: FAAN/ABJ/NAIA /RGM/NC/AM/1000/VOl-1 read partly;

”This is to inform you of a need to temporarily relocate your aircraft to alternate airports due to the upcoming Presidential Inauguration slated for May 29, 2023.”

“The Presidential Inauguration is a high-security event, and in order to ensure the safety and security of 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 22 May 2023.”