The former Ogun State governor, Gbenga Daniel, has expressed his commitment to assist the Nigerian government in the ongoing legal dispute with Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Limited, a Chinese company.
This dispute resulted in the seizure of presidential jets due to a failed contract initiated in 2007 during Daniel's tenure as governor of Ogun State. The legal battle led to the seizure of three presidential jets undergoing routine maintenance in France, with one of the jets later being released to the Nigerian government.
In a statement issued by Daniel's media office, it was emphasized that the matter is of significant national interest involving collective national assets and the Commonwealth, prompting the call for patriotic concern.
As an elder statesman, Daniel aims to support Nigeria in finding a diplomatic solution to the issue through engagement with President and Commander-in-Chief Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and by providing available records to assist the Federal Government in pursuing its course at the arbitration and before the courts.
Daniel's commitment stems from his background of serving Ogun State as governor, during which he facilitated various developmental projects, including the establishment of the Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone, and his current role as a serving senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
This indicates his dedication to contributing to the resolution of the sensitive matter and preserving national interests.