The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Growth, Festus Keyamo, has formally launched the Joint Person Hydrant Set up 2 (JUHI-2), which includes a storage capability of 150 million litres of Jet A1 gasoline.
The JUHI facility is the biggest airside jet gasoline depot in Nigeria, with the power to produce a minimal of 150 million litres of aviation gasoline to airways every month, representing 20 per cent of the nation’s annual gross sales quantity.
The depot was developed via a partnership amongst a number of firms, together with Eterna Plc, Masters Power Oil & Gasoline, Techno Oil & Gasoline, Rahamaniyya Oil & Gasoline, Ibafon Oil, Quest Oil Group, and First Deep Water Restricted.
In the course of the commissioning ceremony on the JUHI-2 premises in Ikeja, Lagos, Keyamo praised the venture for enhancing Nigeria’s world recognition.
Keyamo famous that the power would assist mitigate points associated to flight delays and cancellations, usually brought on by Jet A1 gasoline shortages. He careworn its strategic location close to native and worldwide airports, which aligns with worldwide necessities.
“This facility is strategic and supportive to the aviation ecosystem in Nigeria. We usually expertise a number of flight cancellations, and flight delays and in some circumstances, it’s attributed to lack of Jet A1 gasoline,” he stated. “Additionally it is a global requirement. You have got simply made us globally related as a result of it requires that this type of facility shouldn’t be distant from all main airports on the planet.
“Additionally it is a requirement for hajj operations. Earlier than any airport is authorized for hajj operations, they be sure that such services are very near the airport. In so some ways this can be a world requirement and I thanks sincerely from the underside of my coronary heart for this large infrastructural funding to assist the aviation ecosystem in Nigeria.”
Disclosing the latest feats within the aviation sector, the minister stated Nigeria has been faraway from the watchlist of non-compliant nations, having scaled 75.5 per cent in plane financing from 70.5 per cent.
He cited the worldwide requirements for aviation services, together with these obligatory for hajj operations, underscoring the importance of JUHI-2 in supporting Nigeria’s aviation ecosystem.
Keyamo additionally shared latest developments within the aviation sector, together with Nigeria’s elimination from the watchlist of non-compliant nations, which has improved entry to plane financing.
Endurance Dappa, Chairman of JUHI-2 Restricted, mentioned the power’s function in strengthening Nigeria’s power safety and guaranteeing a dependable jet gasoline provide chain. She stated that JUHI-2 is provided with superior filtration programs and might concurrently load 4 gasoline vehicles, considerably enhancing refuelling effectivity and lowering delays for airways.
Dappa stated that the power wouldn’t solely bolster aviation infrastructure but additionally create quite a few employment alternatives and stimulate financial development in associated sectors. She said that JUHI-2 goals to supply world-class gasoline service and maximize operational effectivity for varied aviation stakeholders.
She stated: “Past its operational significance, JUHI-2 will generate quite a few advantages for Nigeria. It would create direct and oblique employment alternatives, contributing to a discount in unemployment inside the area. It would additionally stimulate financial development by boosting associated industries similar to transportation, logistics, and upkeep providers. This facility will play a pivotal function within the growth of the airport space and its surrounding communities.”
Abiola Lawal, Managing Director/CEO of Eterna Oil Plc, boted the depot’s cutting-edge expertise, which ensures operational effectivity, permitting for fast truck deliveries and high-volume gasoline dealing with.
The power is provided with an on-site laboratory and trendy filtration programs to keep up excessive gasoline high quality requirements. Bridget Gold, Director of Authorized Providers on the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, famous that the depot would considerably assist aviation operations and contribute to nationwide financial development.
