No More ‘Ghana Must Go’: FG Bans Use of Local Sack in International Airports

• The use of Ghana Must Go sacks is now prohibited in Nigeria's international airports
• The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria said that the ban does not apply to local airports
• It stated that the use of sacks cause damage to the facilities of the airports across the country

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has placed a ban on the use of 'Ghana Must Go' travel sacks by passengers in any Nigeria international airport.

This was contained in a circular by FAAN, titled, 'Prohibition of usage of Ghana must go'.

New rule for international airport passengers

According to the notice signed by Henok Gizachew, Manager of Airport Services, the ban is particularly for passengers travelling through the country's international airports.

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He said the move became necessary due to the huge damage the sack had caused to the airport's conveyor belt system.

According to a Leadership report, he added that passengers who wish to use Ghana Must Go to travel must have the sack well packaged in a carton or hardcover of rectangular sizt.

In line with the new guide, some airlines are beginning to implement the directive. Ethiopian Airlines recently banned 'Ghana Must Go' Bags for airline travellers on any of its flights from Nigeria.

In a recent report, however, the governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has revealed that the 'world-class airport' being built in the state will commence operations before the end of the year.

He said that the project, known as a 'PowerPoint' airport, was first conceived in 2006 when it was licensed as an airport.

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Nigerian airports may shut down after completion of NCAA audit, stakeholders lament

Legit.ng reported that stakeholders in the aviation industry have raised concerns that some airports may be closed when the full audit of airports in the country by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is completed.

This followed an announcement by the NCAA's director general, Musa Nuhu, that an audit of all airports would soon be conducted and that anyone deemed lacking would be grounded.

Recall that the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) recently audited Nigerian airports and gave the nation a score of 70%.

Source: Legit.ng