FAAN said this in a statement on Wednesday, signed by
Faithful Hope-Ivbaze, assistant general manager, corporate affairs, FAAN.
This was in reaction to reports that flights have been
diverted to neighbouring countries due to runway repairs.
The agency said while there is a planned renovation of the
runways from June 4 to 5, 2022, flights will not be affected.
“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,” FAAN said.
“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 flights 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.”