The Federal Government on Monday urged authorities of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to remove its discriminatory travel protocol put in place against Nigeria due to the resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF and Chairman, Presidential Steering Committee PSC on COVID-19, Mr Boss Mustapha gave the charge Monday in Abuja during a briefing of the PSC.
He said the federal government is currently in talks with its UAE counterpart on the possibility of resuming reciprocal international flights.
“For some time now, Nigeria has been discussing with the authorities of the United Arab Emirates on the resumption of flights between the two countries. The PSC will urge the United Arab Emirates to remove the country-specific and discriminatory practices against Nigeria.
“Discussions are however ongoing and we can assure Nigerians that the outcome will be in the interest of the country”, he stated.