Tinubu’s France Journey To Be Served By Latest Presidential Jet Supplied By Zhongshan

Tinubu’s France Journey To Be Served By Latest Presidential Jet Supplied By Zhongshan

President Bola Tinubu will embark on a journey to Paris, France, today, marking the inaugural use of Nigeria’s newly acquired presidential jet. This announcement was made by the President’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement issued on Sunday night…… CONTINUE READING

Details of Tinubu’s schedule in France were not specified, but Ngelale mentioned that the president is expected to return to Nigeria after a brief working visit.

The trip follows the recent release of the Airbus A330, one of three presidential jets that were previously held in France due to a court order.

According to sources, the release of the Airbus A330 was facilitated by Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Limited, a Chinese firm that had been involved in a legal dispute with Nigeria. The release was a goodwill gesture to ensure Tinubu could attend his engagements in France.

The Airbus A330 arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday and was greeted by officials from Nigeria’s Presidential Air Fleet, including Air Vice Marshal Olayinka Olusola.

The newly acquired Airbus A330, registered as 5N-NGA, is now designated as Nigeria’s Air Force One. Purchased for over $100 million, the jet is valued significantly below its market worth of $600 million. The deal was facilitated by L & L International LLC, an aviation firm based in Miami, Florida.

The acquisition of this jet follows recommendations from the House of Representatives’ National Security and Intelligence Committee, which had raised concerns about the safety and cost-effectiveness of the aging B737-700 (BBJ) previously in use. The committee had suggested replacing some of the older, less reliable aircraft in the presidential fleet to enhance operational efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.

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