Why it is insensitive, wasteful to purchase presidential fleets, Aviation expert reacts

  • Group Captain John Ojikutu (rtd) has criticized the National Assembly’s decision to approve the purchase of new presidential aircraft
  • The House Committee on National Security and Intelligence recommended acquiring new aircraft for the president and vice president
  • However, Ojikutu, an aviation expert, said the fleet size should be reduced to three aircraft, suggesting the current large fleet promotes wasteful spending

FCT, Abuja – In a recent development, aviation experts have expressed strong disapproval of the National Assembly’s (NASS) decision to purchase new presidential fleets, given the country’s current economic challenges.

The experts who spoke with Legit.ng argued that this move is both wasteful and insensitive, given the current economic challenges facing the country.