The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria FAAN has announced a temporary closure of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport(SLAA) Ibadan.
FAAN in a release by its Director Public Affairs and Consumer Protection Obiageli Orah say the closure which was approved by the Federal government, is due to ongoing upgrade works at the airport.
Orah disclosed that as a result of this, the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency NAMA has closed the Runway and the Airport in line with the International Civil Aviation organisation ICAO regulations
She stated that ” As part of the Oyo State Government’s initiative to upgrade Ibadan Airport from a domestic to an International airport, various improvements and remodelling works are currently underway ”
Orah further stated that ” In compliance with aviation safety recommended standards and processes, the closure became imperative to ensure the safety of passengers as well as airport personnel “.
FAAN appeals to all Airport users and stakeholders for their understanding and cooperation during the period of the closure.
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