Nigeria’s presidential jet delisted from sale by US marketing firm

The Boeing 737-700 Business Jet formerly owned by the Nigerian presidency has been removed from sale listings by the marketing firm handling its disposal.

Previously featured on the company’s website, the aircraft was no longer visible when checked by our correspondent.

In a statement to The PUNCH, Laurie Barringer, Manager of Market Research at JetHQ, confirmed that the firm no longer lists the jet for sale and directed inquiries to the Nigerian government.

“Thank you for your email. We no longer have the listing on the Boeing. You will need to reach out to the Nigerian Government for information as to what has become of the aircraft. I appreciate your time,” Barringer wrote.

Attempts to obtain clarification from the media aide to the National Security Adviser, Ismail Garba, have so far been unsuccessful despite assurances of a response.

The development follows earlier reports in October 2025 that the jet, listed by the Federal Government in July 2025, had remained unsold almost four months after its appearance on the international aircraft sales platform. At that time, JetHQ had confirmed its availability in communications with our correspondent, though detailed information was withheld as proprietary.

Barringer previously explained that specifics beyond availability, including pricing and buyer interest, are restricted to the aircraft’s direct owner.

Before its delisting, records indicated the jet had undergone partial refurbishment and inspections at AMAC’s Basel facility in July 2024, including first-class seat upgrades, cabin carpet replacement, and major C1–C2 inspections.

Aircraft valuation sources, such as aircraftcostcalculator.com, estimate a pre-owned Boeing 737 BBJ at around $56 million, depending on configuration and maintenance history. The aircraft was originally acquired in 2005 for $43 million under President Olusegun Obasanjo and has remained part of the Presidential Air Fleet.

The Tinubu administration announced the planned sale in July 2025, citing cost-cutting measures and fleet rationalisation amid rising public scrutiny of government expenditures.