In a move that would enhance flight operations across the country, a consortium of seven oil companies has set up a Joint User Hydrant Installation 2 (JUHI 2) at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos to supply Jet A1, otherwise known as aviation fuel to airline operators.
The energy companies include Eterna Plc., Techno Oil, Masters Energy, Quest Oil, Rahamaniyya, Ibafon Oil, and First Deep Water Limited.
The facility is the largest airside jet fuel depot in Nigeria with 46,000 square metres and a whooping storage capacity of 15 million litres of Jet A1 fuel.
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, joined other stakeholders to commission the depot yesterday, saying it would reduce flight delays and cancellations in the country.
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Chairman of JUHI 2 Limited, Mrs Patience Dappa, said the facility is an important milestone for the Nigerian aviation sector, adding that the company had enough facilities to adequately supply both domestic and foreign airlines operating in the country.
She said, “This facility is equipped with state-of-the-art filtration systems, a jet fuel discharge system capable of loading four bowsers simultaneously, a modern laboratory, and cutting-edge fire prevention measures.
“It is a strategic asset designed to provide a steady, reliable supply of jet fuel to Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA), MMA1, MMA2, and nearby airbases.
“In building JUHI-2, we are not only enhancing infrastructure; we are laying the foundation for Nigeria’s continued growth in aviation. This facility will serve airlines, cargo carriers, private jet operators, and other aviation stakeholders, ensuring world-class fuel service, minimising downtime, and maximising operational efficiency. In essence, we are not just fueling planes; we are fueling the future of aviation in Nigeria.
“Beyond its operational significance, JUHI-2 will generate numerous benefits for Nigeria. It will create direct and indirect employment opportunities, contributing to a reduction in unemployment within the region. It will also stimulate economic growth by boosting related industries such as transportation, logistics, and maintenance services.”
Keyamo stated that the facilities could be compared to what is operational in the developed countries around the world.
He said: “Coming together of the big oil companies has aided this infrastructure and it is something we commend and expect other people to do.
“This expectation is on quality control and safety. It is not just to celebrate them without putting an eye on the quality. They have to first be honest about their operations, they keep to international standards and enhance safety in the industry.
“Apart from this, this is also a massive way for employment and Nigerians who are looking for employment would be taken off the streets and be employed. These are the things I expect from them. Once in a while, we will put an eye on this place, come to encourage them and see what they do.”
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