media mogul, Dele Momodu, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reconsider the use of presidential jets, citing it as an unnecessary indulgence, especially in this difficult time.
Taking to social medi to air his view, Momodu suggested that Tinubu, who previously owned private jets, should return to using them and have his entourage fly commercial when necessary.
He praised Peter Obi’s stance on the matter, agreeing that there’s no compelling reason for the country to maintain a fleet of presidential jets.
The media professional proposed that Air Peace’s Boeing 777 fleet could be hired for long-haul flights, supporting local businesses.
Momodu criticized Nigerian politicians for their extravagant spending, emphasizing the need for austerity measures.
He believes that downsizing the presidential jet fleet would be a commendable sacrifice, aligning with the president’s preaching.
Momodu wrote on X, “In these hard times, there’s no compulsory reason for a country to own Presidential jets. In fact, it is an overindulgence. ASIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU owned private jets ever before he was declared President. He can demonstrate the SACRIFICE he preaches by downsizing and returning to them and requesting his retinue to go commercial when absolutely necessary. AIR PEACE has a fleet of Boeing 777 that can be hired for long haul flights and this will keep them in business. Trouble is our politicians are outlandishly flamboyant… There’s nothing wrong with what PETER OBI said and suggested…”
