Emirates Airlines Set To Resume Nigeria Flights Soon, Says Keyamo

Emirates Airlines Set To Resume Nigeria Flights Soon, Says Keyamo

Emirates Airlines, based in the UAE, is poised to resume flights to Nigeria following extensive discussions between the two nations. The decision comes after several visits from President Bola Tinubu to the UAE to address the communication breakdown between the countries……READ ALSO Emirates Airlines Suspends Flights To Nigeria (SEE WHY)

In an appearance on Arise Television on Monday, Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, revealed that Emirates had expressed its readiness in a letter sent to the Nigerian Government.

Keyamo clarified that the resolution reached during the earlier visits was not false but was presented hastily.

He stated, “Emirates flight resumption is almost happening. I just received a letter from Emirates. The letter is on my phone now. They have gone through all the gamut and they are ready to come back.”

The minister emphasized the role of President Bola Tinubu in facilitating the negotiations, describing him as instrumental in resolving the issues.

Keyamo added, “That was why I said the last announcement was hasty and not fake news. They will announce the date for their next flight. We have received a letter confirming that all the issues have been resolved and prepared to start coming back. It may be before June.”

Emirates suspended flights to Nigeria in 2022, and the UAE Immigration Department also halted visa applications from 22 countries, including 20 African nations.