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Many Nigerians have reacted with outrage after a new plane was bought for President Bola Tinubu at a time when the economy is experiencing its worst crisis in a generation.
The purchase comes less than two weeks after thousands took to the streets across the country to protest at rising hunger and the cost of living.
Elected last year to lead Africa’s most populous country, Mr Tinubu has introduced several economic reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidies, which have contributed to high inflation, currently over 30%.
President Tinubu said the reforms were necessary to cut government spending and stimulate long-term growth.
In January, the Nigerian president announced a 60% reduction in the size of official travel delegations, including his entourage.
However, on Monday, the president departed for France using a newly acquired Airbus A330, which has become the latest addition to the presidential fleet of more than five aircraft.
The cost of the plane has not been disclosed, nor has the reason for his trip.
Some said it wasn’t right that Nigerians were being told to undergo economic pain while the government was buying a new plane for the president.
“Wait, so despite the Tinubu-led government telling Nigerians to bear the economic hardship and wait for a better tomorrow, they were busy paying cash for a new private jet to add to the presidential fleet that already has over 6 aircraft.
