{"id":128682,"date":"2024-08-22T20:22:50","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T19:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/safety-of-nigerian-president-paramount-ohanaeze-on-tinubus-n150bn-jet"},"modified":"2024-08-22T21:35:34","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T20:35:34","slug":"safety-of-nigerian-president-paramount-ohanaeze-on-tinubus-n150bn-jet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/safety-of-nigerian-president-paramount-ohanaeze-on-tinubus-n150bn-jet","title":{"rendered":"Safety of Nigerian President paramount \u2013 Ohanaeze on Tinubu\u2019s N150bn jet"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The apex Igbo sociocultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has stated that the safety concerns raised about the 19-year-old Boeing B737-700 jet purchased during the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo justify the acquisition of the controversial Airbus A330 recently purchased by President Bola Tinubu\u2019s government.<\/p>\n

The Airbus A330, purchased for about N150 billion, has triggered mixed reactions from concerned Nigerians.<\/p>\n

While some condemned the move, citing the country\u2019s challenging economic situation, others believe that the Nigerian President deserves a better aircraft following reports that the old jet had once malfunctioned.<\/p>\n

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, while unveiling the new jet, revealed that the decision was influenced by \u201can investigative hearing by Nigeria\u2019s parliament that questioned the B737-700(BBJ) safety record and cost efficiency, especially after it malfunctioned during a trip to Saudi Arabia.\u201d<\/p>\n

Reacting to the controversy, the factional Secretary-General of Ohanaeze, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, in a statement on Thursday, said that the safety of the Nigerian President \u201cremains paramount.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to him, \u201cthe tragic incidents involving the untimely deaths of former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Malawi\u2019s Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima serve as a stark reminder of the dangers that can befall high-ranking officials when adequate measures are not taken to ensure their safety.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe cannot afford to have a similar tragedy occur in Nigeria, and we must prioritize the well-being of President Tinubu.\u201d<\/p>\n

He questioned why those attacking the presidency over the new jet were silent when members of the 10th National Assembly acquired luxurious cars.<\/p>\n

However, he urged President Tinubu to \u201caddress the concerns of the Nigerian people and take swift action to alleviate their suffering.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. The apex Igbo sociocultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has stated that the safety concerns raised about the 19-year-old Boeing B737-700 jet purchased during the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo justify the acquisition of the controversial Airbus A330 recently purchased by President Bola Tinubu\u2019s government. 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