Why I grounded my private jet – Uzor-Kalu

The Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor-Kalu, has provided reasons why he stopped using his private jet.

In a video obtained by a correspondent on Saturday, the former Governor of Abia State said he chose to use commercial flights instead following the economic situation.

He disclosed that he had to ground the jet to drive revenue by leasing it for the airlift of officials of oil companies.

Our correspondent reports that Uzor-Kalu was among the first politically exposed persons to own and maintain private jets.

He said, “Honestly, I have stopped using my private jet since 2nd of August 2024. I want to maintain that till we sort out the differential of workers in Nigeria and West Africa their salaries. Because buying fuel and the rest of them, I don’t need to explain to you, my dear, for now, I have grounded the private jet to do some other business for oil companies.”

While disclosing his alternative to prosecute future travels, he added, “I want to maintain that way. Don’t ask me again there are commercial planes that are on schedule, and I will use them to the glory of God.”

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