By Adedapo Adesanya
Nigeria’s leading indigenous energy trading company, Hyde Energy Limited, in its drive to expand its Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) operations, has commissioned a new facility in Makurdi, the Benue State capital.
The NAFIL-Hyde Energy LPG Facility located at the Nigerian Air Force base of the state will provide the force and its environs with a reliable and sustainable source of energy and improve the adoption of LPG in homes as against the use of wood and kerosene.
Hyde Energy, as part of its promise to expand its LPG plants across the country, has other outlets in the pipeline, and this move will significantly offer environmental benefits and support Nigeria’s Decade of Gas policy.
With a capacity of 40 MT, it is expected to create job opportunities and boost the economy of the state while contributing to the country’s Human Development Index.
Speaking at the official commissioning, the chief executive of Hyde Energy, Mr Oladimeji Edwards, said, “We are proud to partner with the Nigerian Air Force to bring this important project to completion. This facility is a symbol of our commitment to a more secure and sustainable future.
“We are bringing tangible benefits to domestic and business LPG users, the Nigerian economy, and the environment at large. From developing storage terminals to establishing LPG hubs across Nigeria, our strategy focuses on delivering LPG to homes and other end users safely and efficiently.”
In his address, the MD, NAFIL, Air Vice Marshal Al Adamu stated that the rationale behind the project was to ease the problem of the unavailability of cooking gas for the residents of the base.
The Chief of Air Staff of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Marshal Isiaka Amao, who was represented by the Chief of Administration, Air Vice Marshal Nelson Ebieteli Calmday, during the ribbon-cutting ceremony, highlighted the significance of the NAFIL-Hyde Energy LPG Facility and commended Hyde Energy for the initiative.
“This is a good project for the Nigerian Air Force Makurdi and for the community, and I am glad to witness the commissioning of the NAFIL-Hyde Energy LPG Facility.”
According to him, the commissioning of the project will enhance personnel motivation and welfare, which is a priority of the Chief of The Air Staff.
He further stated that “Security and safety is our top priority as a security organization, and we will ensure that this will be adhered to. We are confident that the LPG facility will be a valuable asset to the Nigerian Air Force community, and it will help enhance a cleaner environment.”
Dipo Olowookere