MizMyColi:
I am with him on this one.
Anything to save cost.

Let's hope that the proceeds realized are channelled to proper use.

Just for education purpose...
Did GEJ buy the 9 jets?
If yes, that was really wasteful.
A very wasteful expenditure.

Jonathan did not buy even one of those jets. It takes years for orders and delivery to be made. Those newer jets were already captioned in the budget since 2010 by the Yaradua government.

Most of those gets are not even in use.

pablomaria:
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In as much as this move is a very good and timely one, i think if the salaries of this public servants,senators and reps are not slashed considerably and pruned to size, it would render this move ineffective. Cos this should have gone a long way in helping the finances of the nation....

I need bannister to tell me who a dullard is btw GEJ and Buhari

DTaj:


Loomer, I respect your view, but trust me, I'm saying the whole truth and nothing but the truth. I don't support parties (I cannot even be a member of any). This isn't witch-hunting. President Jonathan might be a good man (and people have said much of this about him) but ruling Nigeria was a different kettle of fish. Many people took full advantage of the man- too gentle, extremely meek (and weak); and timid too. When the details start unraveling, do not say that I didn't tell you. No single shred of witch-hunting, bro.

I'm speaking from a vantage position. Wouldn't say more, bro. But it's the truth.

Let's join hands with the new man to restore our glory as a nation. It appears that President Buhari will suffer some setback with the clowns at the National Assembly, but he will perform in areas concerning executive powers and the era of waste will be drastically reduced. I', so, so sure!

Bless you, bro!

And you think the same clowns didn't make things difficult for jonathan.

Anyway, I don't care how things are done but they should be done and done well.
I want all these accusations to end and proper work start.
Stop telling us you will do this and dat but do it let's see.
Nigerians move were the wind blows to

Lawprince:


I'm sure you meant his beat economic decision so far. His best decision has been his new strategies in tackling Boko-Haram.

I said PROBABLY!

deor03:
This is the 1st CHANGE action, in my opinion

He's still a dullard regardless coz he's dividing the nation north vs south with his north-centric mediocre team.
One sunny GMB decision day doesn't make a summer.

I am late to comment here but GEJ has killed us

@OP, Don't mind those guys trying to correct what they don't understand. Let them read the post again. You are 100% correct. The post is not saying the aircrafts are for "sale".

Let me quote the sentence below for them to read it once again. This English is even borrowed.

"According to an aviation source, who is aware of the directive to sell the aircraft, the presidency has a number of serviceable and unserviceable aircraft that need to be disposed of in order to reduce the amount spent by the federal government for aircraft maintenance annually."

Jaideyone:
crayon boy when you go get sense? do you even know when to praise and when to criticise? someone is trying to cut cost here and you're still finding something wrong with the decision. you really need a life

I don't praise TRIALS. I praise results/ concrete, manifest outcomes.

Do you praise trials in your life? Would you praise someone for TRYING to give you a job or scholarship who may end up giving you NOTHING?

Is that a wise thing to do- praise trials

I see tanoids eg @barcanista avoiding this thread like a plague...... Trust me,these enemies of change wnt see anything good in this man,even if he performs!!!! Haters hating,baba working,Nigeria moving!!!!!

tucky200:

See dis chadian guy o......we talking abt someone who crippled nigeria,ur here spewing trash..abeg focus on ur country chad

Lol @Chadian guy

musaibnabdul:
As part of the federal government’s cost measures,
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed that
nine of the VIP transport aircraft under the
presidential fleet should be sold.
Industry sources informed THISDAY that the
presidential fleet, which are 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 aircraft
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 years, the federal government has spent over
N12 billion annually for the maintenance of the
presidential fleet. www.thisdaylive.com/articles/buhari-orders-disposal-of-nine-presidential-aircraft-to-cut-cost/212433/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

now I know that dis man is a dullard n brainless dude.10-9=1 should dat one develop mechanical failures wot hapens .and all dis fake Nigerian reporter's dat copy and paste God will punish you people. Morocco Egypt Algeria south Africa have more than we.leave does planes alone we need, power employment, good social welfare ,strongest economy (1$=1#) and above all security. baba one chance start ur work pls .cos at did age u have limit to wot u can do

anonimi:


I don't praise TRIALS. I praise results/ concrete, manifest outcomes.

Do you praise trials in your life? Would you praise someone for TRYING to give you a job or scholarship who may end up giving you NOTHING?

Is that a wise thing to do- praise trials

oh really? he just ordered 9 jets to be sold. why didn't you otuoke hero do something about it? he had four yrs to cut cost and he didn't.

Bugatie:


Just leave GEJ out of your misery!

U r nt in nigeria?...if u r,den d misery worsened by Gej is upon us all to correct....gud we hav a president capable

That is a good move PMB. God bless you

giles14:
now I know that dis man is a dullard n brainless dude.10-9=1 should dat one develop mechanical failures wot hapens .and all dis fake Nigerian reporter's dat copy and paste God will punish you people. Morocco Egypt Algeria south Africa have more than we.leave does planes alone we need, power employment, good social welfare ,strongest economy (1$=1#) and above all security. baba one chance start ur work pls .cos at did age u have limit to wot u can do

To achieve all you stated above, where will he get the funds from? It's high time Nigerians know that this country is broke.

?

egbaguy:
I see tanoids eg @barcanista avoiding this thread like a plague...... Trust me,these enemies of change wnt see anything good in this man,even if he performs!!!! Haters hating,baba working,Nigeria moving!!!!!

Can't you guys just make comments without foolishly and unnecessarily dragging barcanista into them?

donholy28:
Make we watch na....wetin we go hear be say he dey probe on jet scam...say he no get private jet and he dey borrow money for ticket

what a wasted 3 minutes has caused this country who's your papa

giles14:
now I know that dis man is a dullard n brainless dude.10-9=1 should dat one develop mechanical failures wot hapens .and all dis fake Nigerian reporter's dat copy and paste God will punish you people. Morocco Egypt Algeria south Africa have more than we.leave does planes alone we need, power employment, good social welfare ,strongest economy (1$=1#) and above all security. baba one chance start ur work pls .cos at did age u have limit to wot u can do

So He shld keep the 9 jet just becos other conutries have more than us.............Who did you Inherit this Daftness from? DONT COMMENT AGAIN FOOOOOL

[size=28pt]What did Jonathan do about them? Apart from buying more.
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sleekp1:
Most of these planes were bought by Obj not Jonathan.

kaboninc:


Jonathan did not buy even one of those jets. It takes years for orders and delivery to be made. Those newer jets were already captioned in the budget since 2010 by the Yaradua government.

Most of those gets are not even in use.

Go get your facts first... But, assuming he didn't buy them, why didn't he use his sense?

http://saharareporters.com/2010/08/11/jonathan-buy-three-new-presidential-jets

https://www.nairaland.com/495811/jonathan-buys-n23b-jets

https://www.nairaland.com/2059303/president-jonathan-buy-new-executive

agarawu23:
And you still call this man a dullard?
I wonder what the federal government will be doing with 9 jet. 12billion naira isn't a small cash! Gej never thought of reducing the jet, he was only raising idea on how to increase the jet.

now tell me WHO IS THE DULLARD

@ temi temi
@ oremuss''anus"
And all those baba haters, hehehe baba is proving to be tasty as an "old wine'' and u know wat, the older he becomes the better the government......

Carry on BABA
Old age good ooo

Bugatie:


Just leave GEJ out of your misery!

Are you alright? who acquire all this jets and still wanting more?

LeStylo:


Jonathan bought 3 brand new planes in 2010 - 2 Falcons and 1 Gulfstream.

Obj bought 2 - 1 second hand from an Arabian prince which broke down after AU meeting in Uganda and another brand new bought after that scene.

The conclusion of the whole matter, Nigeria we hail thee our own and native land... Need I say more?

hmmm 12 billion naira annually this country is rich.. and we are crying for good roads, electricity,good water, jobs... oga oooi

Bugatie:


Just leave GEJ out of your misery!

He started all the rubbish, and if not that he lost out, he was planning to buy yet another one this year. He was indeed a clueless man. No sense of running the administration of this country at all.

Orikinla:
. And some id-iots say GEJ deserves an award? For what? For being corrupt and stupid? Only a corrupt and stupid head of state will waste billions of naira on having a presidential fleet when he should have spent that money on addressing humanitarian emergencies even in his own home state of Bayelsa.

The way we take news hook, line and sinker in this country just shows why propaganda sells more than anything. APC has understood this and are latching on them big time. We have believed that 12b naira is spent every year on maintenance, yet no facts. The report says serviceable and unserviceable aircrafts. Do we spend money on unserviceable items? After disposal, how much will FG now spend in the servicing. Will it be reduced to zero. What will be the difference? I know the battle drawn during elections will not allow for objective assessment of our leaders again. That is the problem I identify. APC apologists are ready to use any unconfirmed news to hit at PDP and vice versa. To me, it may not portend good at all.

Great measure but will be much more better if the allowances of all elected political office holders(inclusive of NASS members) should be slashed by 75%.

Kolade354:
So He shld keep the 9 jet just becos other conutries have more than us.............Who did you Inherit this Daftness from? DONT COMMENT AGAIN FOOOOOL

ur parent