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Nigerian Aviation Minister says Emirates should “exercise restraint and treat Nigeria with value”

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Nigerian Aviation Minister says Emirates should “exercise restraint and treat Nigeria with value”

Following Emirates’ decision to suspend its Nigerian services late last month, Nigerian Aviation Minister Sirika has urged the Dubai-based flag carrier to exercise restraint with its current approach, as reported by Vanguard.

Speaking at a Senate Committee for Aviation led by Senator Biodun Olujimi earlier this week, Sirika highlighted the ongoing financial crisis within the country triggered by COVID-19 and the recession, slamming Emirates’ decision to stop flights despite having signed an agreement.

“Almost all countries except UAE understood, and we are trying to pay this money, but my concern is that countries go through war and problems, and there should be mutual understanding with each other,” said Sirika.

“We need their service, but they need our market more. We are assuring them that the money will be paid, but they should exercise restraint and treat Nigeria with value.”

It is the latest in a dispute between several international carriers and the Nigerian government following a lack of foreign currency trapping over $700 million in revenue within the country.

Emirates paused flights to Lagos on October 29 after attempting to repatriate at least 80% of its $85 million blocked funds. In a media statement provided to Reuters, the carrier confirmed that ‘extraordinary circumstances’ had led it to implement measures to mitigate further losses within the country.

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Sirika continued, emphasizing the importance of Nigeria’s rapidly developing aviation industry for the airline, adding that Emirates needs to treat Nigeria like a sovereign and a market.

In September, Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) implemented fines for international carriers using a currency other than the Naira to sell flights amid ongoing foreign currency shortages.

After some pushback from carriers over the summer, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CNB) released $256 million in funds; however international airlines, including Emirates, could only access a total of $110 million. Since September, trapped funds have doubled from $346 million to $700 million, with the figure expected to rise even further.

Emirates is one of several airlines that has suspended services to the country. Delta Air Lines has paused its New York JFK-Lagos service citing loss of revenue. British Airways also briefly halted flights in August, though services have since resumed.

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