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Bogus001:
Indigenous energy firm rolls out Nigeria's 1st natural gas-powered buses
pulse.ng Apr 26, 2021 1:03 PM
The innovation arrives as Nigeria makes the shift from over-reliance on solid fuels to natural gas.

OMAA launches commercial buses powered by natural gas
OMAA launches commercial buses powered by natural gas


Mass production of these buses have already commenced.

The roll out took place at the company's facility in Igbo Ukwu near Nnewi, Anambra State, southeast Nigeria.

Among those who observed the landmark event were Dr. Ishaku Abner, Technical Assistant (Downstream) to the Hon. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Pat Igwebuike, Special Adviser to the Anambra State Governor on Legal Matters and Dr. Mohammed M. Ibrahim, Chairman of the National Gas Expansion Programme (NGEP).

OMAA manufactures factory-fitted dual-fuel vehicles to meet the growing demand of vehicles that run on cleaner energy sources within Nigeria and across Africa.

The company intends to showcase its facility and demonstrate its ability to cater to energy demands for the transportation and energy industry in Nigeria with natural gas.

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The event arrives on the heels of the federal government’s declaration of the decade of gas--a commitment to diversify the economy and see Nigeria develop and commercialize its natural gas resources.

According to the NNPC, domestic demand for natural gas will rise from current levels of 1.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf) to 7.4 Bcf by 2027.


Chinedu Oguegbu, Founder and CEO of OMAA, says: "This is the beginning of a trend that will revolutionize not just the transportation industry, but the energy industry in Nigeria, by accelerating utilization of the abundant natural gas resources we are endowed with."

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He noted that the buses are rugged and more durable because they are made for Nigerian roads.


The company is also expanding its network nationwide to ensure quality aftersales and availability of spare parts.

Speaking at the roll-out, Dr. Ibrahim says, “OMAA has been a robust partner of the National Gas Expansion Program and there is no doubt that the company is on track to make a tremendous impact in the energy and transportation industries.”

In her remarks, Mrs. Igwebuike says: “It is delightful to see such innovative developments take place in Anambra State. With this technology, I believe that OMAA will eventually become a staple brand in the industry."

A recent World Health Organisation (WHO) report indicates that 3.8 million people die annually from illnesses attributed to household pollution, arising from inefficient use of solid fuels and kerosene for cooking.

In 2022, the company plans to introduce a wider portfolio of solutions to address the energy demand in the residential, commercial and industrial markets, using natural gas.

PROUDIGBO:
What's the name of the venue? It looks nice!

ANSMEDIA:
Runway of Anambra international airport, completed and marked. The runway is a 3.7km long. It is the longest runway in Nigeria after MMIA Lagos which 3.9km

Lalasticlala

ANSMEDIA:
Runway of Anambra international airport, completed and marked

Chikeluba25:
Wesleyan church of Denver,USA through Anambra born Mayor of London Borough of Brent,Mr. Ernest Ezeajughi Donate Mobile Dental Clinic to Anambra state CAFE

cjrane:
Airport inspection and prayers by Bishop Femi Ajakaye & Fr Ejike Mbaka.

Next Friday (30th), we shall observe two planes land on Runway 24 and Runway 06 to test-run the facilities at the airport before the official commissioning.

The inside of the terminal building is also being completed aggressively. I hope they will add some touch of class by using brown bricks on sections of some walls inside the terminal building, instead of just using paint all over the walls. Red or Brown indoor Bricks on some walls in an international airport also give it a unique touch of class. Even if its just using bricks for half of the walls in some areas.

The water treatment plant is quite massive and capable of taking care of all water needs of the airport!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VGuk8DGzJo

leicestercamper:
Update; Awka International Conference Centre AICC, the biggest and most beautiful international conference centre east of the Niger


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leicestercamper:
This is cool. Awka Millennium city is the best precinct in the entire eastern region. This is the only area in igbo land where you can find 100% covered drains, central water systems, etc

Credit (he visited the site to update us)

ChimaAdeoye:
Absolutely, Anambra people want a seasoned and trustworthy steward with verifiable evidence of spectacular achievements under difficult circumstances to continue from Obiano. Prof. Charles Soludo towers above his contemporaries in possessing what it takes to systematically drive Anambra towards becoming a globally acclaimed and developed commercial destination like Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok or Dubai.
As much as i like Dr Maduka and his philanthropy, as a medical practitioner here in the USA, i know that a pain clinic physician is typically wealthy because people here want the strongest pain killers for even mosquito bite, but such physicians are typically empty upstairs.

Meanwhile, preparations for the test flight next Friday at the airport are being done.

I hope they make the access pavement from the car park into the terminal building to be sloped so that luggage carts and suitcases with rollers can easily be rolled to & from the airport terminal to the car park. At least if it's only to slope the two points facing the Departure and Arrival doors which directly lead to & from the car park. Instead of putting steps or a staircase, and making the task of moving one's luggage from the car park into the airport terminal or from the airport terminal to the car park upon arrival a herculean task. Of course, they can put steps in other areas so that a lot of people can quickly access the terminal without everyone forced to use the two sloped paths meant for luggage carts. Asaba Airport got this part very right as you can easily move or roll suitcases from the car park to the terminal either via sloped pavements or steps.

Very little things like that which show they considered the ease of using the facilities by passengers go a long way in helping people to decide if one airport is smoother to travel from than another.

galaxylauncher:
Test Flight To Land At Anambra International Passenger And Cargo Airport April 30, 2021

A fascinating development that restores hope in political leadership in Anambra, the state that prides itself as "Light of the Nation."

This is a truly international airport with 3.7km runway and tallest control tower that will serve the international air travels of the entire southeast region

The governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano and his wife, Chief Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano were at the airport on Saturday, April 17, 2021 on inspection.
They were accompanied by members of Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council who wanted to confirm what they had been hearing in the media.

Okija, Anambra-born businessman Dr. Ernest Obiejesi (Obijackson) was also at the airport and landed in the brand new airport tarmac in his helicopter.

Ndi Anambra, the airport project is real..



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVKnKQTnIHY

Rocksvibes234:
Anambra ranked 10th in states IGR 2020, from 26billion in 2019 to 28.01billion in 2020 despite the covid.
We really tried but more efforts has to be putting for us to be generating at least up to or more than 50billion and that will be the multiplier effect of the international Cargo and Passenger airport Umueri, Anambra and international conference center Awka, Anambra

ANSMEDIA:
Awka Millennium city update. More internal roads are ongoing and filling of plots to get it to level. Awka Millennium city is the only city in Nigeria with 100% covered drains. AMC is equally coming with smart security networks including CCTV, WIFI, etc. AMC is the best precinct coming to the east for the creme de la creme

AlaIgboRepublic:
Yes absolutely. Set up airport management company like actda. Also we must never hand this to federal government or concession it. It must remain as state owned. The vultures will soon start hovering around the state. This airport if done right will be second busiest in nigeria. They have done eveything right that all the big airlines in the world will want to land there. All they want to see is traffic. If the south east keys into this well. It will be mind blowing. The East and Anambra is about to have an economic boom never witnessed before. We are the biggest travellers in Nigeria. The sand around runway and taxiway must be planted with grass if not paved. We dont want a dusty airport. Landscaping should be top notch.

AuntLaVIV:
Even Heathrow international airport London is being managed by a private company. You are very correct

afube:
wetin carry u come here nah?

ChimaAdeoye:
I agree with your submission that it should not be handed over to any tier of government in Nigeria. But after a few years of operation, it will be more efficient to concession it to a proven international airport operator. Worldwide, it has been proven that governments cannot run airports efficiently. Even in the developed countries with little public officials corruption, not to talk about Nigerian governments.

You cannot trust that you will continue to have wise state governors or efficient commissioners of works. Therefore, if the airport is concessioned to an internationally reputable organization, with a very strong contract that will clearly stipulate that they continue to invest a fixed percentage of the profit to grow the airport and update infrastructure at the facility, then you can be assured that the airport will be well maintained and will continue to grow in leaps and bounds into the future.

cjrane:
In all, this terminal building promises to be one of the most beautiful in the country too!
They are obviously making great efforts to build it exactly as it appears in the prototype. I hope they will also try to replicate the car park with areas planted with flowers and palm or aesthetic trees.

Overall, the extremely high-quality delivery of this project is beyond contest. I just hope they hand the entire land area planned for the Aerotropolis as an annex to be supervised by the Awka Capital Development Authority to have a strong supervisory agency to ensure illegal markets/structures, rubbish lock-up shops, or truck parks are not allowed to spring in the area and turn it into another Ochanja. Finding a strong and credible private real-estate investor like the one doing the Awka Millenium City to sign an MOU on the Anambra Airport City project would be a great step towards getting the Aerotropolis project right and saving government funds from going into the project.

Hopefully, when the main airport access road is completed, steps will be taken to ensure landscaping with trees and road furniture such as standard road signs and street lights are installed on it. Like in the last picture below.