Against reports trending on the social media/online platforms on a planned diversion of international flights to other countries; Ghana and Cotonou due to ongoing repairs at Murtala Muhammed Airport Runway, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, (FAAN) has debunked this saying flights will operate unhindered.
A statement signed by Faithful Hope-Ivbaze, acting general manager, Corporate Affairs, FAAN, stated that that there is a planned rehabilitation of Runways 18R/36L slated for this weekend from 4th-5th June,2022 between 0600hrs-1300hrs UTC daily.
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Hope-Ivbaze said during this period, runway 18L/36R will be in use for all inbound and outbound flights operations as scheduled while maintenance will be ongoing on Runway 18R/36L.
“Management also wishes to reiterate to our esteemed travelling passengers and the general public that inbound and outbound flights at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport will be operating unhindered,†she said.
