Indigenous company gets Jonathan’s praise at unveiling of two aircraft

Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has lauded the investments of Azikel Group, an indigenous conglomerate, in aviation and the oil industry, saying it will boost employment and revenue to both federal and Bayelsa state governments.

Jonathan, who spoke at the event yesterday in Yenagoa, at the unveiling ceremony by the company of its two newly acquired 2025 Bell Helicopter 505 and 2025 Agusta 109SP Elite, said aircrafts will enhance the company’s operations in the Niger-Delta region.

According to him, the newly acquired helicopters are highly advanced modern aircrafts capable of operating in the challenging offshore conditions in the Niger Delta region.

The Azikel Group is an indigenous conglomerate that specialises in Dredging, Power and Petroleum.

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Mr Jonathan also lauded the pace of work at the Azikel Refinery which is at its completion phase.

He expressed optimism that the Azikel Refinery will bring huge economic benefits to Bayelsa state and Nigeria.

He said, “The industrial benefits of the Azikel Refinery is such that it would boost the economy and generate a lot of revenue to the Federal and state governments, while Bayelsans and Nigerians would be engaged productively.”

President of Azikel Group, Dr. Azibapu Eruani, commended President Jonathan for the visit, adding it will spur the company to greater heights.

According to Eruani, the aircrafts were the latest of their kinds and have highly advanced technological features that enhance safety, comfort and reliability.

He said, “This is the latest Bell 505 which is the best of its kind; and it’s also built for comfort, and safety, such that the computerised device can detect turbulence and send signals for safe landing.”

Dr Eruani expressed optimism that the products of the refinery are of the best quality and of the highest grade and meets international specifications.    

His words, “The products of the Azikel Refinery are of highest quality and grade Euro 6 to meet the highest international specifications.”