The former governor of Abia and the senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu has disclosed that he stopped using his private jet due to high cost of fuel and other issues.
In a video that surfaced on social media, the lawmaker explained that, following the economic hardship, he currently patronizes commercial flights.
He disclosed that he had to ground the jet to drive revenue by leasing it for the airlift of officials of oil companies.
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.”