Tinubu reportedly splashes N150 billion on presidential jet

President Bola Tinubu has reportedly purchased the N150Billion luxury Airbus A330 aircraft for presidential use.

This was revealed by Human Rights activist, Omoyele Sowore.

This claim comes amid recommendations from a National Assembly committee to acquire a new presidential aircraft due to the reported dysfunctionality of the current fleet.

Reacting to the news, Omoyele Sowore wrote on Twitter

“While they are telling you to “exercise patience” @officialABAT already bought a $100m Presidential Jet and configured or reconfigured it with some $50million and it is ready for delivery! The jet is an A330-200 initially christened VP-CAC is now registered as 5N-FGA.

“This was not in the annual budget, they can’t pay minimum wage for workers but could afford $150m for a private jet, students have to obtain loans to go to college but they could afford to approve billions for hajj even as the money/ies ended up being stolen.
Fight we MUST! #RevolutionNow“.

According to Empowered Newswire, the aircraft is currently in France and has been spotted at an advanced stage of preparation.

The plane has been assigned a tail registration that features the seal of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

It was reportedly ready for delivery.

The aircraft in question is an ACJ330-200, VP-CAC (msn 1053), registered as 5N-FGA.

It features a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom at the front, followed by an office and a conference and dining room.

It also has an airline-style first-class and economy seating at the rear.

The report noted that informed sources from international aviation firms and news sites also indicate that as of early afternoon Nigerian time on July 15, 2024, the plane has been flown from Germany to an airport in Saint Louis, France.