Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazzau, noted that the introduction of the new cards was in line with international best practices and in pursuit of the federal government policy to keep record of movement of international passengers coming into Nigeria.
The federal government has formally announced that the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, would be closed with effect from 12 a.m.Wednesday, March 8 to April 19, in order for repair works to be carried out on the Airport’s runway.
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has made a passionate appeal to the religious and community leaders in Southern Kaduna, urging them to give peace a chance in their communities.
British Airways and South African Airways are the latest international Airline Operators to reject the Kaduna Airport which has been chosen by the federal government as an alternative to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, during the period it would be closed.
Despite concerted efforts by the Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, to convince members of the Senate on the necessity to shut down the Abuja International Airport in order to repair its runway, the lawmakers appear apprehensive of the proposed move.
