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Senator Orji Uzor Kalu who is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Privatisation, has revealed why he stopped using his private jet while citing the current high cost of fuel.
He also revealed that the development was affecting his wage bill to his workers in Nigeria and other West African countries.
Kalu, a two-term governor of Abia State, had also stated this in an interview published on his verified Facebook page yesterday.
The senator who is representing Abia North Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly, said he took the decision since August 2 this year.
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He expressed his determination to fly in scheduled commercial planes until further notice.
Kalu said, “I have stopped using my private jet since August 2, 2004 and I want to maintain that until we are able to sort out the differentials of the workers’ salaries in Nigeria and in West Africa.
“I put into consideration, the high cost of fuel and other issues in arriving at my decision.
“I have grounded the private jet to do some other businesses in the oil sector and I want to maintain it that way.
“There are some commercial planes that are on schedule and I will use them to the glory of God.
In another news, in preparation for the Abia State government’s remodelling project which had been earlier announced by The Eastern Updates, the phased demolition of the Ekeoha market in Aba, popularly known as the Shopping centre has been kick started by the Government.
According to the Abia State government, The remodelling of the market is to bring the market to international standards and ensure the safety of traders and their customers as well as open up Aba for more business opportunities.
The first phase of the demolition was started from the decked shops at Ehi Road section on Thursday.
Governor Alex Otti during the official flag of the reconstruction in August, had also reiterate that the original shop owners will not lose their shops after the remodelling exercise.
