Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has refuted a report by some local tabloids and social media, including “The Street Journal” that the Federal Government through NCAA has given a directive that from December 1, 2021 travellers without proof of vaccination would not be permitted to board both local and international flights.
In a statement by the General Manager, Public Media, Sam Adurogboye said such directive never emanated from the aviation regulatory agency.
“We want to state caategorically that such directive never emanated from the Federal Government through NCAA,” Adurogboye said.
The regulatory authority therefore, called on the public to discountenance such news as there is no iota of truth in it.
“Adurogboye however enjoined media practitioners to cross- check facts before publishing them.
“In the other hand, we want to enjoin purveyor of such unfounded news to cross-check facts before publishing,” he added.
While NCAA reiterated its continued support all Federal government initiatives, it urged airport users to ensure strict adherence to safety protocols
“Meanwhile, the Authority will continue to support all Federal Government initiatives to curb the spread of the Delta variant.
“However, we expect strict adherence to safety protocols in and out of the airports by wearing our facemask, washing our hands periodically, using alcohol-based hand sanitizer, maintaining social distance and avoiding crowded space, the statement said.
