By Uzair Adam
While Nigerians grapple with economic hardship, Borno State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan, is urging the Federal Government to replace Vice President Kashim Shettima’s official aircraft, citing safety concerns.
Lawan’s call follows recent technical issues with the Vice President’s plane, including a damaged windscreen during a stopover in New York en route to the Commonwealth Summit.
Despite widespread financial strain affecting millions of Nigerians, Lawan highlighted the risks of Shettima’s continued reliance on the malfunction-prone aircraft, insisting that securing a replacement should be a priority.
His appeal, however, arrives at a time when citizens are facing inflation, fuel costs, and job cuts, sparking questions on the government’s spending priorities amidst nationwide hardship.