Tinubu’s Airbus A330 Not New, Acquired from Auction – Presidency

In an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, Abdulaziz revealed that the plane was previously owned by an Arab before being acquired by the Federal Government.

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He added that the previous aircraft had safety issues and required an emergency return during a flight with the Vice President on board.

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The decision to purchase the Airbus A330 followed an investigative hearing by the National Assembly, which raised concerns about the safety and cost efficiency of the Boeing B737-700 (BBJ).

The new Airbus A330 replaces the 19-year-old Boeing B737-700 (BBJ) that was acquired during President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration.

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Abdulaziz noted that the Airbus A330 was purchased using funds from the ‘service wide vote,’ a special fund designated for specific purposes, rather than from the regular budget.

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