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Business News of Friday, 17 July 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Fintiri, Yari flouted airport health protocol, FAAN insists

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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has insisted that former governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari, and the governor of Adamawa State, Umar Fintiri, both flouted the airport health protocols.

Yari is said to have flouted the protocol put in place by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 when he traveled through the Aminu Kano International Airport. Fintiri on his part flouted the protocol at the Port Harcourt International Airport.

Despite a denial from both men, FAAN insists that they failed to observe the protocol set in place to curb the spread of COVID-19.

A statement issued reads in part: "As a responsible institution of the Federal Government of Nigeria, FAAN holds all officials of state in high esteem, and accords them all the courtesies their status deserves. Therefore, FAAN has no personal issues with Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari and Governor Fintiri.

"We are merely implementing our standard operating procedures (SOPs) to assure the success of our Security and Public health Protocols. The protocols flouted by both personalities were duly approved by the Federal Government through the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19.

"They were intended to protect all airport users and to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. By their actions, the two personalities put at risk not only themselves but also other airport users. These protocols are now part of the new normal all over the world, and no person, no matter how highly placed, is exempted from them, else he would be denied access to our facilities. FAAN wishes to restate the need for all air travelers to strictly adhere to the security, Public health, and operational protocols put in place to make air travel in the country safe, secure, and efficient, especially in the midst of this pandemic. Our esteemed Government officials and other Very Important Personalities (VIP) should not only comply with the rules but provide leadership for other air travelers, by projecting good conduct and protecting public safety.

"FAAN will continue to enforce the protocols, and advise all air travelers to adhere strictly to same".