Nigeria: Abuja Airport Closure - Jonathan Orders Commencement of Second Runway Construction

The Abuja airport was closed from Saturday night to Sunday morning to allow for repairs on the only runway.

Mr. Jonathan apologised to guests who arrived at the weekend for the summit and had to land at other airports because of the temporary closure of the Abuja airport.

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