Nigerian government shuts international airport, as flights grounded
Penpushing reports that the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Obiageli Orah, made this known on Saturday in a statement.
The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection explained that the airport was closed to enable urgent repairs on a damaged part of the runway, pointing out that there is sudden and significant rupture in the asphalt surface at a critical section of the runway.
“There is a sudden and significant rupture in the asphalt surface at a critical section of the runway. Hence, emergency repairs will be conducted on that portion of the runway from April 22nd to May 6th, 2025,” she said.
Penpushing further reports that Orah added that Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), closed the runway in compliance with the rules of the Nigerian civil aviation system.
“In compliance with Nigerian civil aviation regulations, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has, therefore, closed the runway during this period. As part of FAAN’s commitment to passenger safety and the modernisation of airport facilities, the runway will not be open for landings or takeoffs during the rehabilitation period’, she said.
The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection appealed to all travellers and airport users to exercise patience during the repair period, adding that all flights to this airport will be diverted to nearby airports
“FAAN appeals to all airport users and stakeholders for their understanding and cooperation during this time. All flights to this airport will be diverted to nearby airports. We sincerely apologise for the late and unexpected notice regarding this closure,” she stated.
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