The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority N.C.A.A has said the resumption of international flights has now been shifted from August 29 to September 5.

Director-General of the NCAA, MUSA SHUAIBU NUHU revealed the news during a Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 briefing in Abuja.

He said while airlines and airports were ready to operate, other non-aviation logistics prompted the one-week extension.

NUHU described September 5 as a “sacrosanct date”, noting that “the initial announcement was anytime from the 29th.”

Nigeria started to restrict international flights in March as part of efforts to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

The PTF Chairman, BOSS MUSTAPHA, during the briefing said he hopes the reopening of international flights will help to re-open the economy.