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FG Shuts Down Airport in Nigeria

The Federal Government has shut down Yakubu Gowon Airport in Jos, Plateau State.

ENigeria Newspaper reports that Yakubu Gowon Airport in Jos will be temporarily closed, with flight operations halting from Saturday, September 23, to Friday, September 29, 2023, for runway maintenance.

The federal government, through the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), announced the closure in a statement on Wednesday.

FAAN said the closure is necessary to ensure the safety of passengers and aircraft.

The statement said, “This is to inform the Public, Airport users and stakeholders that Yakubu Gowon Airport, Jos, will be TEMPORARILY closed to Flight Operations from 23rd September to 29th September 2023 for airport runway maintenance.”

“The Management regrets any inconvenience this might cause to our esteemed customers.”

Source: ENigeria Newspaper

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