The Nigerian Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has announced the reopening of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja’s runway for flight operations.
This follows the temporary closure of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja the nation’s capital, due to an emergency landing by Max Air as the result of a tire burst while landing.
The Max Air aircraft has been towed away, runway has been swept, inspected & certified. The airport is now reopened for operations. Well done management & staff of Abuja. Thanks to all our customers for the patience & understanding. We regret the inconvenience.🤲🏽🙏🏽🇳🇬🇳🇬🙏🏽🤲🏽 pic.twitter.com/BbhTX0m6Pl
— Hadi Abubakar Sirika (@hadisirika) May 7, 2023
Following the temporary closure of Abuja Airport due to emergency landing by Max Air, I am happy to announce that the aircraft has been towed clear & we will open within an hour. Thanks for your patience & understanding. Well done our fire fighting team who quenched the fire &… pic.twitter.com/UhVj3bU3Fv
— Hadi Abubakar Sirika (@hadisirika) May 7, 2023
The Minister who disclosed this via the official Twitter page on Sunday, 7 May said that the aircraft has been towed off the runway, adding that the runway has been inspected and certified for use.
He said: “The Max Air aircraft has been towed away, and the runway has been swept, inspected and certified. The airport is now reopened for operations. Well done management and staff of Abuja. Thanks to all our customers for their patience and understanding. We regret the inconvenience,” Sirika said.
