According to investigations by Daily Trust, the National Assembly has not approved the purchase of a new presidential jet for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Earlier reports had emerged that the Nigerian government had acquired an Airbus A330 aircraft from a German bank. However, the Presidency has remained silent on the matter.
During a plenary session, Senate President Godswill Akpabio confirmed that the request for the aircraft had not been presented to the parliament. He assured that the Senate would consider and approve any future request, prioritizing the welfare of the Nigerian people.
Akpabio also addressed allegations of blackmail against the National Assembly, citing past incidents of defective aircraft leading to the deaths of foreign leaders. He emphasized that the Senate would responsibly handle any requests related to aircraft safety....Read Full Article [Click Here>]
“The Senate is very responsible. The National Assembly is very responsible. We will look into issues that will benefit the governance of the country,” Akpabio stated.
Lawmakers have also admitted that they did not approve the private jet. They expressed surprise upon hearing about the alleged purchase, as no such procurement had been authorized.
The exact cost of the aircraft remains unknown. Earlier reports suggested a price of $100 million, but this has not been confirmed.
