The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has introduced revised health screening requirements for all passengers travelling into Nigeria following concerns over the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak.
The new directive was communicated in a travel advisory notice issued by ATCT in partnership with American Express Global Business Travel, informing travellers of updated entry protocols in line with global public health measures.
According to the notice, the revised procedures follow the World Health Organization’s (WHO) classification of the Ebola outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).
The advisory stated that all Nigeria-bound passengers are now required to undergo mandatory pre-departure Ebola screening before boarding their flights.
“Passengers who fail to meet the screening requirements will not be permitted to board their flight,” the notice stated.
In addition to the screening process, travellers are also required to complete a health declaration before arriving in Nigeria through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) health portal.
The advisory indicated that the measures take immediate effect and are aimed at strengthening health surveillance and preventing the possible spread of the virus through international travel.
Industry stakeholders say the development may lead to tighter airport health protocols and increased screening procedures for inbound passengers at airports across Nigeria.
The NCAA has yet to issue further details on the specific screening procedures or designated approved screening centres for travellers.
Passengers and travel operators have been advised to monitor official aviation and public health channels for additional updates and compliance guidelines.
