The Office
of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has reminded aviation authorities of
the restriction of helicopter ferry flight over Abuja metropolis for security
reasons.
The reminder
which was issued to regulatory stakeholders through a memo titled “Restriction
of Helicopter Ferry Flights Over Abuja Metropolis” stated that: “In view of the
closure of the (Abuja) airport, air travellers will be required to travel by
road/train to Abuja from Kaduna International Airport. This will undoubtedly
cause constraints on the movement of some passengers who will aim to travel
using other means, notably the use of commercial ferry helicopters.
“Please be
reminded that the airspace over the Federal Capital Territory Abuja is
controlled and only security flights or those with the requisite security
clearance from the Presidency are granted overhead clearance for obvious
security reasons. Consequently, you are to note and ensure that no charter or
commercial helicopter ferry flights are allowed to fly within Abuja airspace.”
A top
security intelligence officer told PRNigeria that the reminder was issued to
agencies of the existing “no fly zone.” Any helicopter flight must seek for
security clearance.
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