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Onanuga Justifies Purchase Of Presidential Jet
President Bola Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, has said that the new presidential jet will save Nigeria huge maintenance and fuel costs, running into millions of dollars yearly.
In a post on his X handle on Monday, Onanuga said the aircraft was bought following a recommendation to replace the B737-700(BBJ) after an investigative hearing by the National Assembly, noting that it was bought far below the market price.
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According to him, the legislative arm of the government had questioned the aircraft’s safety record and cost efficiency, especially after it malfunctioned during Tinubu’s trip to Saudi Arabia.
He wrote: President Tinubu departed Abuja Monday for Paris, France using the new Airbus A330, which replaced the 19-year-old Boeing B737-700(BBJ) bought under the Presidency of President Olusegun Obasanjo.
“The new plane, bought far below the market price, saves Nigeria huge maintenance and fuel costs, running into millions of dollars yearly.
“The recommendation to replace the B737-700(BBJ) followed an investigative hearing by Nigeria’s parliament that questioned the plane’s safety record and cost efficiency, especially after it malfunctioned during a trip to Saudi Arabia.
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“The Nigerian Senate’s security and intelligence committee recommended replacing the ageing aircraft in the presidential fleet to reduce downtime and operational expenses.
“The new plane is spacious and is furnished with the state-of-the-art avionics, customized interior and communications system.”
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