The Federal Government has banned helicopter shuttle service from the Kaduna International Airport to Abuyja by some helicopter companies.
National Security Adviser, Babagana Munguno, in a memo banning the move, said, “In view of the closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, air travelers will be required to travel by road/train to Abuja from the 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.”
The NSA 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 the Abuja airspace,” Monguno added.
