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Oluwafemi Awodele
1 month ago
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FG spends N8.73bn on airport power infrastructure in 2024 Report
The Federal Government of Nigeria spent N8.73bn on airport power infrastructure in 2024, primarily to ensure a consistent electricity supply at the new international terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
This expenditure was highlighted in a report by BudgIT’s transparency platform, GovSpend, accessed by The PUNCH on Wednesday.
According to the report, significant payments were made to J. Marine Logistics Ltd for outsourced power supply. These included N5.67bn for power supply between March and September 2023, N2.19bn on 9 May 2024 for services covering October to November 2023 and part of December 2023, and an additional N874.42m on the same day as a part-payment for power during that period.
The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport has long struggled with inconsistent electricity, resulting in operational disruptions and passenger dissatisfaction. In the past, power outages have impacted critical services such as airfield lighting, baggage handling systems, and security scanning equipment. These challenges often raised safety concerns, particularly during night operations and peak travel periods.
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