Tinubu's Presidential Administration Expends ₦26.38 Billion on Air Force within a 1.5-year Period
Presidential Air Fleet Expenditure Under Tinubu's Administration
The Presidential Air Fleet (PAF) has seen significant expenditure during the first 18 months of President Bola Tinubu's administration, with a total of ₦26.38 billion spent on the fleet between July 2023 and December 2024.
This total includes ₦62.47 billion for the operational and logistical upkeep of the fleet, ₦17.29 billion for foreign and local trips, and ₦2.04 billion for other related expenses.
The expenditure peaked in August 2024, with multiple releases totalling over ₦5.6 billion. Notable disbursements during this period include ₦1.25 billion and ₦2.21 billion on August 5, as well as ₦902.9 million and ₦1.24 billion on August 6.
Other significant transactions include a ₦5.08 billion disbursement on April 23, 2024, and a ₦1.26 billion release in November 2023.
Minor disbursements continued into September and December 2024, with payments of ₦160.4 million (August 8), ₦35 million (September 11), ₦133 million (September 29), ₦290 million, ₦102.95 million, ₦25.25 million, and ₦8.7 million in December.
It is worth noting that there seems to be an inconsistency with the breakdown amounts listed, as the total expenditure of ₦26.38 billion is higher than the ₦62.47 billion stated for operation and maintenance alone. However, the primary reliable data point is that around ₦26.38 billion was reported as the total PAF expenditure in the first 18 months of Tinubu’s administration.
As for comparison with previous administrations, the specific costs or expenditures of the Presidential Air Fleet from past Nigerian administrations are not provided in the search results, making a direct comparative analysis impossible based on available data.
The Presidential Air Fleet, overseen by the Nigerian Air Force, provides air transport services to the President, Vice President, and top government officials.
During former President Muhammadu Buhari's tenure, the Presidency reportedly maintained 10 aircraft since assuming office in May 2015. The specific costs or expenditures of the Presidential Air Fleet from Buhari's administration are not provided in the search results, but it is known that Buhari allocated ₦81.80 billion for the maintenance of the Presidential Air Fleet and foreign trips between 2016 and 2022.
Further specific research would be required to obtain detailed prior administration cost data for comparison.
- Under President Bola Tinubu's administration, the Presidential Air Fleet (PAF) expenditure totaled ₦26.38 billion between July 2023 and December 2024.
- The operational and logistical upkeep of the PAF accounted for ₦62.47 billion, while foreign and local trips cost ₦17.29 billion and other related expenses amounted to ₦2.04 billion.
- The highest expenditure was recorded in August 2024, with over ₦5.6 billion released in multiple transactions.
- Significant disbursements in August 2024 included ₦1.25 billion, ₦2.21 billion, ₦902.9 million, and ₦1.24 billion.
- Other notable transactions were a ₦5.08 billion disbursement in April 2024 and a ₦1.26 billion release in November 2023.
- Comparative analysis with previous administrations, specifically the costs or expenditures of the Presidential Air Fleet from past Nigerian administrations, cannot be done accurately based on the available data. However, it is known that former President Muhammadu Buhari allocated ₦81.80 billion for the maintenance of the Presidential Air Fleet and foreign trips between 2016 and 2022.
