Minister of State for Aviation, Senator HadiSirika, is reiterating the stand of the Ministry to shut down operations at the NnamdiAzikiwe International Airport, Abuja for a period of 6 weeks, owing to the planned rehabilitation of the major runway of the airport.
Addressing the Nigerian Senate today, the Minister said the decision to shut down the airport was a good decision and for the general interest of the public and all Nigerians.
According to Sirika, there was no better time to undertake the repairs on the runway than now, adding that if the repairs are not done now,the next dry season will be the next opportunity.
The Aviation Minister also explained that, though the repairs on the runway would last for 6 months, the shutting down of airline operations would only last for 6 weeks.
When asked on the level of preparedness at the Kaduna Airport which is being suggested as alternative airport for the period of 6 weeks, Sirika said the Aviation ministry had sought the collaborations of the Ministry of Agriculture, the DSS, Police, Immigration, NDLEA, NAFDAC, Imams and Pastors, to make operations in Kaduna Airport smooth.
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