FG slashes salaries of airport workers

The federal government has slashed the salaries of airport workers in the country,

In a circular to staff dated May 19, 2020, the management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria said the reduction in salaries is due to airport closures occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic.

The memo was signed by FAAN general manager, administration, M.D. Musa,

The president’s directive, however, permitted emergency flights such as those for medical and humanitarian purposes.

On May 6, the chairman of the presidential task force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, announced the extension of the closure of the country’s airports and airspace by four weeks