Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga announced that the new official jet purchased by President Bola Tinubu is a refurbished aircraft.
Speaking on Channels TV’s programme, Sunday Politics, Onanuga explained that some jets in the presidential fleet are nearly 19 years old, necessitating the purchase of a new one to prioritise the president’s safety.
He added that the refurbished Airbus would save Nigeria significant maintenance costs associated with servicing the older aircraft. Onanuga also said that the Boeing B737-700 jets acquired under former President Olusegun Obasanjo are in poor condition, resulting in exorbitant maintenance costs.
Onanuga said that rather than spending large sums on aircraft upkeep, the President sought approval from the National Assembly for a refurbished jet that is still in good condition.
