FG stops COVID-19 mandatory travel test
By Nimot Olawale
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has announced that the pre-arrival or post-arrival COVID-19 testing is no longer a requirement for travelers regardless of their vaccination status.
This announcement was contained in a letter by NCAA dated December 12, 2022, and addressed to airline operators.
This was revealed in a letter by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, dated December 12, 2022, and addressed to airline operators.
The letter reads, “COVID-19 Travel Testing: Pre-departure and Post-arrival COVID-19 PCR tests are no longer required for all passengers irrespective of vaccination status. PCR tests required for all passengers who have been partial/not fully vaccinated have been suspended.”
It further noted that aside from the suspension of COVID-19 tests, wearing face masks is no longer mandatory for passengers on board aircraft.
Additionally, the General Manager, Public Affairs, NCAA, Sam Adurogboye noted, ”That is the current state and development which is at the instance of the Presidential Steering Committee.