president Buhari orders the disposal of 9 presidential aircraft

President, Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly ordered that
nine of the VIP transport aircrafts that are part of the
presidential fleet should be let out. the has been done based on
the federal government’s cost-cutting measures.
The following report further states:-
The presidential fleet, which is registered as Nigerian Air
Force aircraft, is one of the largest in Africa and the third
largest in Nigeria after Arik Air and Aerocontractors.
According to an aviation source, who is aware of the
directive to sell the aircraft, the presidency has a number of
serviceable and unserviceable aircrafts that need to be
disposed of in order to reduce the amount spent by the
federal government for aircraft maintenance annually.
“Nine, which still have market value, are to be sold
immediately to reduce maintenance costs,” he said.
For many years, the federal government has reportedlly spent over N12
billion yearlly for the maintenance of the presidential
fleet. According to aviation expert, the average price of the falcon 900 at $35 million, ; Gulfstream V at $45 million; Hawker siddeley at $15 million; IVSP at $40 million; Cessna citation at $7 million
Although information on the exact size of the fleet is treated
as classified information, the fleet, according to aviation
sources, is believed to comprise about 16 aircraft, chief of
which is the Boeing 738 BBJ, NAF 001 or Eagle One, used by
the president for his travels. Nigerians, what do you think of this presidential move. Is this to help raise some funds or what? But to be honest, is it really true that presidential fleets are more up to 9 or even more?

Posted by Solihmary on Friday, June 19, 2015 - Rating: 4.5

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