The Federal Government on Tuesday ordered the screening of all passengers who use facilities at the airports by airlines that are still in operation
According to the Ministry of Aviation, the directive was necessary so as to curtail the spread of the deadly coronavirus.
The Director, Public Affairs, FMA, James Odaudu in a statement said rather than stopping the checks they would be enforcing it. The ministry also stated that all airline operators had been directed to deploy some additional measures in order to protect passengers and the general public against the further spread of Covid-19.
The statement read, “All persons, without exception, entering any airport terminal (domestic and international) must undergo temperature check and hand cleaning with sanitizers.
“All passengers, no matter their status, must undergo temperature check and hand sanitization before being allowed to board any aircraft. All airplanes must be disinfected before boarding by passengers.”
It also stated the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority should relay the information to all airline operators and strict adherence to the directives must be done. Failure to adhere would be followed with a penalty
