FAAN debunks misleading information about diversion of flights to Ghana, Cotonou
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has debunked misleading stories making the round on social media platforms that inbound and outbound international flights have been diverted to neighboring countries – Ghana and the Benin Republic – due to ongoing repairs at the Lagos airport.
A statement signed by the Acting General Manager, Corporate Affairs, FAAN, Mrs Faithful Hope-Ivbaze, said there is no such arrangement in place.
According to the statement, the Authority will soon commence repairs on the Runway 18R/36L at the Lagos airport from 4th to 5th June 2022, between 0600hrs – 1300hrs UTC daily, but all flights will be diverted to Runway 18L/36R for the period.
“The attention of the Management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has been drawn to a false publication trending on the social media/online platforms on a proposed diversion of international flights to other countries; Ghana and Cotonou due to ongoing repairs at Murtala Muhammed Airport Runway.
“The Management of the Federal Airports of Nigeria wishes to inform the general public that there is a planned rehabilitation of Runways 18R/36L slated for this weekend from 4th-5th June 2022 between 0600hrs-1300hrs UTC daily.
“During this period, Runway 18L/36R will be in use for all inbound and outbound flight 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.”
