The US-based marketing firm responsible for selling Nigeria’s presidential Boeing 737-700 Business Jet has removed the aircraft from its listing.
The jet, which had previously appeared on the company’s website, was no longer visible when our correspondent checked.
In an email response to The PUNCH, JetHQ’s Manager of Market Research, Laurie Barringer, confirmed that the aircraft had been delisted and advised that further inquiries be directed 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 — Laurie Barringer, Manager of Market Research, JetHQ,” the email read.
The media aide to the National Security Adviser, Ismail Garba, had promised to respond to inquiries but had yet to do so several days after making the commitment.
In October 2025, findings indicate that the jet—listed by the Federal Government in July 2025—remained unsold nearly four months after being uploaded to the international aircraft sales platform.
At the time, email exchanges between our correspondent and JetHQ indicated the aircraft was still on the market. JetHQ’s Market Research Assistant, Marinell Nuevo, confirmed the jet “remains available,” but referred further questions to Barringer.
Barringer later clarified that the firm could not disclose additional details, describing such information as proprietary.
“We do not provide this kind of information to anyone but the direct owner of the aircraft. This is considered proprietary information. I hope you can understand.
The only data that we can provide you is that the aircraft remains available for sale,” Barringer said.
Before its removal from the listing, records showed the jet underwent partial refurbishment and inspections at AMAC’s Basel facility in July 2024. The work included first-class seat refurbishment, cabin carpet replacement, and major C1–C2 inspections.
According to aircraftcostcalculator.com, a pre-owned Boeing 737 BBJ has an average market value of about $56 million, depending on configuration and maintenance history.
Nigeria purchased the jet in 2005 for $43 million under then-President Olusegun Obasanjo, and it has since remained part of the Presidential Air Fleet.
In July 2025, the Tinubu administration announced its intention to sell the jet as part of a cost-cutting and fleet rationalisation initiative amid heightened public scrutiny of government expenditure.