Photos, details of new presidential jet emerge as presidency finally opens up

The Presidency has unveiled the new Airbus A330 purchased under President Bola Tinubu. It replaces the 19-year-old Boeing B737-700(BBJ) bought during President Olusegun Obasanjo's tenure.

Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga released pictures of the new plane, stating it was bought at a price lower than the market value, saving Nigeria millions of dollars in maintenance and fuel costs annually.

The replacement was recommended by the Nigerian Senate's security and intelligence committee after an investigative hearing questioned the safety record and cost efficiency of the old plane, which malfunctioned during a trip to Saudi Arabia.

The new plane aims to reduce downtime and operational expenses in the presidential fleet.

The purchase was possibly made under the Service Wide Vote, which may not require parliamentary assent, according to a top government official.

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