When we say Nigeria should produce its own jet the ignorant ones don’t understand that Nigeria doesn’t need to produce every component of its fighter jet program
It can start by getting the avionics from elsewhere and it can get cheaper alternatives for engines before it can develop its own engine block.
Pakistan didn’t have everything when they started the JF thunder fighter jet with China, India didn’t have all its assets when it started the helas jet, Iran had to do reverse engineering on the F-5 to make their kowsar jet.
At least let’s start,we recently gave stuck a deal with Leonardo of Italy to buy the M-364 to replace our aging Alpha jet. That deal with 1.2 billion Euros, if we set aside some funds to start our own fighter jet program in the next 10 years we would have started an aviation industry where we sell planes to others and create jobs rather than just send the billions abroad.
The billions we waste on corruption can used to develop.
Should I list how much scam that has happened in NNPC and I will tell you how the monies in the pockets of individuals can be used to start something.
Let me tell a story, during the Second World War the ingenuity of Wilhelm Emil "Willy" Messerschmitt and his company supported by the German government made over 34,000 Messerschmitt planes during the war, this gave Germany an edge in the air. This invention accelerated the fortunes of the lufwaffe, the question is if the Nigerian govt invest in aviation companies with capacities and shun corruption we can produce these jets.
Nigeria does not lack potentials, We lack visionary leadership!
“….let me ask you my sister, would you go to Afghanistan to invest today?
Intel just invested 7 billion in Malaysia, I haven’t heard the president of Malaysia going anywhere to talk about that….”
- the moment @PeterObi sends tinubu’s administration to the washers
“If I do not provide steady electricity in four years, do not vote for me for 2nd Tenure,” -BAT
Thirty-two months after being incharge and instead of living by his powerful words, he now dumps National Grid that has been performing abysmally under his watch.
Those were the powerful words then that inspired hope among Nigerians who longed for light in their homes, stability for their businesses, and growth for their nation. Yet, while Nigerians are still grappling with that unfulfilled, categorical electoral promise - and without clear communication on the obstacles, if any, we read of provision in 2025 budget about the ₦10 billion for solar power at Aso Rock, and in 2026 budget another humongous amount for upgrade and maintenance and now we are being scarcitically told that Presidential Villa has planned to be disconnected from the national grid to rely entirely on solar.
It is a gross neglect and deeply worrisome when the seat of power abandons the national grid. One would expect government institutions to lead efforts to strengthen and expand the grid so that other establishments, and ultimately, citizens can benefit. If those in authority disconnect themselves from the system, who then will connect the ordinary Nigerian to reliable power?
Promoting renewable energy, as solar systems do, is commendable and necessary for the future. However, this situation reflects a deeper concern: governance lacking compassion and commitment to the governed. You cannot tell the people to fast while feasting yourself, securing yourself while Nigerians remain unsecured.
Nigerians do not expect 100% fulfilment of promises, but they do expect 100% effort, accompanied by measurable improvements and clear explanations when gaps exist. Leadership must serve the people, not isolate itself from their daily struggles. -PO