Nigerian lawmakers demand new aircraft for President Tinubu and VP Shettima due to costly maintenance, sparking public backlash over fiscal priorities.
Nigerian lawmakers are under fire for urging the urgent purchase of new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima amidst economic challenges. The House Committee on National Security and Intelligence emphasized the operational inadequacies of the current Presidential Air Fleet (PAF), highlighting the unserviceability of several aircraft.
Nigerians argue that prioritizing luxury aircraft over pressing national issues like minimum wage increases reflects misplaced priorities. Premium Times exclusively obtained the report, which calls for the procurement of two additional aircraft despite existing fleet challenges.
Social media erupted with criticisms, citing excessive spending amidst economic hardship. The Committee, chaired by Ahmed Satomi, defended the move, stressing safety concerns and operational efficiency. However, public outrage continues, questioning the government's fiscal responsibility amid escalating costs of maintaining an aging fleet. .
