Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has lauded what he described as the high standard investment of the Azikel Group which includes dredging, power, aviation and petroleum in Nigeria.
Jonathan speaking at the unveiling of two brown new helicopters to the fleets of the group at the operational base in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, said the two additional new helicopters are equipped facilities, special and spectacular to match the challenging operations in the Niger Delta which is mostly riverine and offshore.
The Azikel Group conglomerate who are into the business of Dredging, Power and Petroleum has acquired fleets of helicopters for the safe and efficient movement of the Company’s Executives and operations
Jonathan averred that the newly acquired 2025 Bell helicopter 505 and 2025 Agusta 109SP Elite Configuration helicopter will enhance efficiency and safe operations.
The former president, who also visited the Azikel Refinery, lauded the speed of work at the Azikel Refinery which is at its completion phase.
He shared the optimism that the refinery when fully operational will benefit the overall economic and industrial benefit to the people of Bayelsa and Nigeria in general.
In his response, President of Azikel Group, Dr. Azibapu Eruani, appreciated the former President, for the visit to the Azikel Operational Base and the Azikel Refinery and for unveiling the new helicopters.
Dr. Eruani, expressed confidence that the products of the refinery are of the best quality and of the highest grade which meets international specifications.
“The Agusta 109 SP is the best helicopter, it is built to adapt to challenging weather, highly efficient and reliable for maximum comfort and safe flight.
“The 2025 Agusta 109 SP flew from Italy to Nigeria and so owing to the inbuilt capabilities, it only requires programming to fly to different destinations in Nigeria with little supervision by certified pilot.
“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 computerized device can detect turbulence and send signals for safe landing”
“The products of the Azikel Refinery are of highest quality and grade euro 6 to meet the highest international specifications”, the Azikel chief executive said.
