Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has reacted to publications alleging that he is a co-owner of the Executive Jets Services Ltd, a private airline based in Lagos recently suspended for flying Naira Marley to a concert in Abuja.
According to the businessman and philanthropist who is the founder and chairman of Dangote Group, he has no stake or vested interest in the airline.
PHENOMENAL had earlier reported that the airline was suspended by the he Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, for flying Naira Marley, and his team to Abuja, thinking the passenger was the Minister of Works and Housing, as the flight manifesto contained the name Babatunde Fashola, not knowing it was Naira Marley’s brother.
A statement released by Dangote Group Head, Branding and Corporate Communications, Anthony Chiejina, refuted claims that Dangote is part owner of Executive Jets Services Ltd and further denied ownership of the Bombardier Challenger 605 with registration number 5N-EXS.
“Our attention has been drawn to an online publication which alleged that our President/CE, Aliko Dangote is a co-owner of the Executive Jets Services Ltd, a private airline based in Lagos. We hereby refute this allegation in its entirety, as Aliko Dangote has no stake or vested interest in the Executive Jets Services Ltd.”
He further said “The said aircraft Bombardier Challenger 605 with registration number 5N-EXS does not belong to Aliko Dangote. Dangote Group only keeps its fleet of aircraft in the hangars operated by Executive Jets Services Ltd just as others also avail themselves of the hangar services. The general public is hereby advised to disregard this unfounded and misleading report,” he said.
