Coronavirus: Nigerian Government suspends Aviation conference

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria on Tuesday announced that it has suspended its scheduled national conference.

The National Aviation Conference was earlier scheduled to take place between April 1 and 4, at the International Conference Centre, Abuja.

A statement by the spokesperson of FAAN, Henrietta Yakubu, said that the decision was made in order to adhere to safety precautions in the face of the coronavirus outbreak.

“The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria hereby notifies stakeholders and the general public that the National Aviation Conference earlier scheduled for 1st to 4th April 2020, at the International Conference Centre, Abuja has been suspended,” FAAN said Tuesday morning.

“This is due to the need to adhere to safety precautions in the face of the Corona virus presently spreading across nations globally.”

The World Health Organization recently declared COVID 19 a global pandemic and advised that as much as possible, individuals and organizations should avoid clustered gatherings to prevent the spread of the virus.

Read statement issued below. PRESS RELEASE March 17, 2020

FAAN SUSPENDS NATIONAL AVIATION CONFERENCE

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria hereby notifies stakeholders and the general public that the National Aviation Conference earlier scheduled for 1st to 4th April 2020, at the International Conference Centre, Abuja has been suspended.

This is due to the need to adhere to safety precautions in the face of the Corona virus presently spreading across nations globally.

The World Health Organization recently declared COVID 19 a global pandemic and advised that as much as possible, individuals and organizations should avoid clustered gatherings to prevent the spread of the virus.
A new date for the conference will be announced as soon as possible.

The Authority regrets any inconvenience this postponement might have caused you.
FAAN…… Committed to her core values of Safety, Security and Comfort.

Henrietta Yakubu (Mrs.)General Manager, Corporate Affairs