Allegations suggesting that Dangote is a co-owner of Executive Jets Services Ltd have been firmly rebutted by the business mogul. This comes in the wake of the aviation company’s indefinite suspension of its operating license by the Ministry of Aviation, following a violation of lockdown guidelines to convey an artiste to Abuja for a concert.
In a statement issued by Anthony Chiejina, the Group Head of Branding and Corporate Communications at Dangote Group, it was clarified that Alhaji Aliko Dangote has no ownership stake in Executive Jets Services Ltd and also disclaims any association with the Bombardier Challenger 605 bearing registration number 5N-EXS.
“Our attention has been drawn to an online publication which alleged that our President/CEO, 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,” said Chiejina.
He further clarified, “The said aircraft Bombardier Challenger 605 with registration number 5N-EXS does not belong to Aliko Dangote. Dangote Group only utilizes the hangars operated by Executive Jets Services Ltd to keep its fleet of aircraft, just as others also avail themselves of the hangar services. The general public is hereby advised to disregard this unfounded and misleading report.”