SHOCKER!!! See Who Owns The Private Jet President Tinubu Used In Flying Out After Presidential Plane Was Faulty
President Bola Tinubu departed from Lagos on Tuesday to attend the inauguration of South Africa’ s President, Cyril Ramaphosa. Naija News reported that Tinubu
travelled aboard a private jet belonging to his ally, Gilbert Chagoury, a Lebanese businessman. Tinubu arrived at Waterkloof Air Force
Base, situated on the outskirts of Pretoria, South Africa’s administrative capital, on Tuesday evening.
The South African presidential media team released videos and photos showing Tinubu stepping off a Dassault Falcon 8X aircraft.
Naija News has learned that the private jet with the registration 9H- GRC is owned by Chagoury Group, a conglomerate led by Gilbert Chagoury,
who is a known business partner of the Nigerian President. To be more precise, the Falcon 8X
(9H-GRC) is owned by the Chagoury Group and operated by Hyperion Aviation, according to aviation enthusiasts and industry insiders.
The Federal Government frequently leases this Falcon 8X, partly due to reliability issues with the current Presidential Air Fleet (PAF).
On this particular trip to South Africa, 9H-GRC joined two other aircraft, SN- FGZ and 5N-FGW, to ensure a smooth journey for President Tinubu.
An aviation-focused X account, @avinngblog, known for its accurate reporting on aviation news in Nigeria, confirmed these details and highlighted the practical reasons behind the use of the Chagoury Group’ s aircraft.
Further investigation by registration databases corroborated SaharaReporters into aircraft these findings, revealing that the private jet, along with others owned by the Chagoury Group, is operated by Hyperion Aviation.
The Dassault Falcon 8X was initially operated by Aviation SA before being transferred to Amjet Executive, and it has been managed by Hyperion Aviation, a business jet charter company based in Malta, in recent years.
The choice of a privately owned jet, particularly one linked to a known business associate, has sparked discussions regarding the implications for transparency and accountability in the President’ s travel. arrangements.
However, it also underscores the logistical challenges faced by the Nigerian Presidential Air Fleet, prompting the government to seek
reliable alternatives. The relationship between President Tinubu and Gilbert Chagoury has come under scrutiny, especially given the strategic use of Chagoury Group’s assets.
Chagoury, who has longstanding ties
with Nigeria and a significant presence in the country’s business landscape, is known for his close connections with several Nigerian political figures.
This incident highlights the intersection of politics, business, and governance in Nigeria, reflecting broader patterns of reliance on private sector partnerships for state functions.
As President Tinubu’s visit to South Africa progresses, it remains to be seen how these travel arrangements will influence public and political discourse in Nigeria.
The trip underscores the complexities of statecraft and the multifaceted relationships that underpin high-level international diplomacy.
