The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN has just directed for the immediate relocation of all aircraft stationed at the General Aviation Terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja ahead of the inauguration of the new president.
According to FAAN, the removal of aircraft parked at the Abuja airport was a necessary move to enhance the safety of the airport during the presidential inauguration.
Most of the aircraft parked at the GAT terminal in Abuja are mostly private jets belonging to wealthy Nigerians, firms, and airlines.
This relocation directive had been contained in a circular dated May 8, 2023, and was addressed to aircraft operators and signed by the Regional Manager, FAAN, Kabir Mohammed.