Flight resumption: Passengers, crew may undergo COVID-19 tests



Ahead of the resumption of commercial flights in the country , there are indications that passengers and crew will undergo Covid- 19 tests before every flight .
This is as contained in the Nigeria Economic Sustainability Plan prepared by the Economic Sustainability Committee chaired by Vice - President Yemi Osinbajo .
The plan made provision for free Covid- 19 tests for all passengers and crew for a period of 12 months.
The PUNCH had earlier reported that the Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved a N 2 . 3 trillion stimulus plan proposed in the NESP designed to support the economy amid the COVID - 19 pandemic .
A sum of N 27 bn was apportioned to the Federal Ministry of Aviation to execute projects and plan of action within the sector for one year .
The project elements are , “ Extend grant support including payroll support to the aviation industry including airlines , handlers , caterers and related services ;
 long term repayment plan; Deferred payment of taxes and filing dates ; Ensure the removal of Value Added Tax from airline tickets as approved by FEC ;

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