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| Profile Of The Billionaire Owner Of The Refinery Jonathan Visited In Bayelsa by franchasng(op): 12:10pm On Aug 19, 2025 |
Hi guys, today I want us to take a closer look at the profile of the owner of the refinery former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan visited in Bayelsa State some days ago. I happen to have met Dr Eruani sometime ago and I was wowed by his success and dedication to industrialize Bayelsa State. Without wasting much of your time, let's get straight to business. DR ERUANI AZIPABU GODBLESS Dr Eruani Azipabu Godless is the founder and CEO of Azikel Group of companies, the company that owns the Azikel Refinery located in Bayelsa state. Early life and Education Azibapu was born on 25 December 1973 (51 years), in Ogbia LGA of Bayelsa State, to the Royal Family of Chief Allwell Eruani, (the Obanema of Emadike, Aguda the IX) and Mrs Rachael Eruani. He spent his early life in Epebu, Emadike and then Port Harcourt, where he attended Kumoni Secondary School while spending time with his uncle, Chief (Engr) Okori Obana Christopher. He graduated as a Medical Doctor from the University of Port Harcourt, with postgraduate studies in Surgery and later Family Medicine. Dr Eruani is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. In a quest of entrepreneurial knowledge, Dr Eruani obtained certification in the Owner Management Programme (OMP) at the Lagos Business School, Senior Executive Programme (SEP) at the London Business School and the Advance Management Programme (AMP) at the Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Eruani has attended several courses in advancement of his knowledge in the Energy and Petroleum sectors. These include "Process, Plant Start-Up Operations for Refinery and Petrochemical" by PTS Inc USA, "Effective Project Management for the Power Project Professional" and "Power Project Finance" by Powergen – USA, the "Global Customer Summit" by GE at CrotonVille – USA, and "Understanding and Structuring Power Purchase Agreement" by INFOCUS – Dubai. Career Profile Azibapu is a trained medical doctor. He practiced his early medical career with the Westend Clinic and Ashford & Patrick Hospital. He later entered into public service with the Bayelsa State Civil Service as a Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health and subsequently, a professional industrial medical practice career in Nigerian Agip Oil Company. After serving in the oil and gas Industry, Godbless became Chief Physician to Chief Melford Okilo, the first civilian governor of Rivers State. He was later appointed as a special adviser on HIV/AIDS and community health in the Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan administration, during the time he was Governor of Bayelsa State. Azibapu was assigned an additional role to supervise as the chairman of the State Action Committee on AIDS (SACA). He later served as the commissioner for health in Bayelsa State. Azibapu is the founder of Azikel Group, a conglomerate made up of companies in the business of dredging, petroleum refining, power generation, aviation, construction and engineering. Skills Dr Eruani is a medical Doctor who, developed special skills in medicine, business and aviation. Dr Eruani obtained his Private Pilot Licence in aviation in the United States of America. He owns at least three private jets/aircraft, ranging from helicopter to fixed wings. He owned his first private jet at the age of 36, a Hawker 800XP, then acquired a helicopter, Augusta Westland 109S Grand in 2012. In July 2015 Dr Eruani acquired and took delivery of another new aircraft with extended range the Gulfstream 450, to enhance transcontinental businesses. Dr. Eruani initiated the aviation training program in Bayelsa State as part of his commitment to empowering local youths and addressing unemployment in the region. He collaborated with a specialized training institute to provide comprehensive skills development for 155 participants. In the realm of education, the Azikiel Group, under the leadership of Dr. Eruani, has pledged to support the Bayelsa Education Development Trust Fund in its efforts to enhance the educational landscape. Business & Entrepreneurship Profile In 2008, Dr. Eruani founded the Azikel Group in response to the need for job creation, wealth generation, financial independence, and economic sustainability. This conglomerate encompasses various businesses, including sand-aggregate mining, dredging, logistics and air charter services, power generation, and petroleum. The Azikel Group comprises several subsidiaries: Azikel Dredging, Azikel Air, Azikel Power, and Azikel Petroleum. Petroleum Azikel Petroleum Ltd leads the way with the Azikel Refinery, Nigeria's first private hydroskimming refinery. In October 2024, Bayelsa State governor senator Douye Diri praised Dr. Azibapu Eruani, the president of the Azikel Group, for breaking new ground by establishing the Azikel Modular Refinery, the state's first crude oil industry. This commendation came during Senator Diri's inaugural visit to the refinery complex in Obunagha, Yenagoa Local Government Area. He noted that the refinery has significantly contributed to the state's industrialization efforts and aligns with the aspirations of its founding fathers. Air Services Azikel Air provides both scheduled and chartered passenger flights within Nigeria and internationally. The company holds an Air Transport License and an Air Operating Certificate, enabling it to operate both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. Power Generation Azikel Power is authorized for on-grid power generation of 500MW. Its initial phase utilizes efficient, low-emission, open-cycle gas turbines fueled by heavy oils and residuals from the refinery process. Dredging Azikel Dredging specializes in the extraction of sand and aggregates for the construction sector. The company also offers additional services, including sand filling, land reclamation, and canalization for corporate and governmental clients.
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| Re: Profile Of The Billionaire Owner Of The Refinery Jonathan Visited In Bayelsa by franchasng(op): 12:12pm On Aug 19, 2025*. Modified: 6:02pm On Aug 19, 2025 |
This is a great businessman and entrepreneur to watch out for in the next coming years from now. He has promised to lead the industrial revolution in the Niger Delta region, starting from Bayelsa state his home state. A great man....so glad to have ever crossed your part sir, wishing you and your family greater heights and more wins ![]() |
| Re: Profile Of The Billionaire Owner Of The Refinery Jonathan Visited In Bayelsa by LagosOrigin: 12:13pm On Aug 19, 2025 |
Bayelsa state alone has more billionaires than south west states put together and you won't hear them make noise about it .. God bless Nigeria . |
| Re: Profile Of The Billionaire Owner Of The Refinery Jonathan Visited In Bayelsa by franchasng(op): 12:18pm On Aug 19, 2025 |
LagosOrigin:Azikel refinery is worth over $258-million, this does not include his other numerous businesses span across aviation, dredging, power and even real estate ![]() |
| Re: Profile Of The Billionaire Owner Of The Refinery Jonathan Visited In Bayelsa by Softmirror: 12:22pm On Aug 19, 2025 |
I pray that he continues to grow in good light, making a prosperous Bayelsa and a greater Nigeria. The oil and gas sector is growing more than ever before because investors can now adequate calculate their risk. |
| Re: Profile Of The Billionaire Owner Of The Refinery Jonathan Visited In Bayelsa by Adeoye11(m): 12:22pm On Aug 19, 2025 |
Hmm, I wonder if nah the same God created this kind man and myself like this How can a man be so wealthy like this owing his first aircraft at the age of 36. God abeg o, God when ? On the refinery well I pray it comes to past speedily to compliment dangote refinery. The whole nation is hoping for something big like this Mr Azikel I need job o! |
| Re: Profile Of The Billionaire Owner Of The Refinery Jonathan Visited In Bayelsa by franchasng(op): 12:29pm On Aug 19, 2025 |
Adeoye11:If you want a befitting job in life, don't beg for it.....go for it, how? If your interest is to work in the oil and gas sector (though not so easy to get in nowadays), you first make a thorough research of the highly sought after skills there.....then go and acquire the skill(s) from a recognized institution....start applying to small oil servicing firms, no matter how small....move closer to where they are concentrated so that you can do physical job-hunting with online and referral.....from there, you can build a career in that sector. This applies to all fields and sectors.....though things are no longer that easy for young graduates in Nigeria.....all thanks to Bol ![]() First thing first, you must find way to carve out a niche for yourself in one sector....there are countless opportunities everywhere, don't be scared to start small. If Nigeria isn't favoring you, look for a way to migrate abroad to give your life a good start.....there are scholarship opportunities, just use Google....Erasmus Mundus scholarship has helped so many Nigerians and Africans |
| Re: Profile Of The Billionaire Owner Of The Refinery Jonathan Visited In Bayelsa by Adeoye11(m): 12:42pm On Aug 19, 2025 |
franchasng: |
| Re: Profile Of The Billionaire Owner Of The Refinery Jonathan Visited In Bayelsa by ruggedtimi(m): 12:55pm On Aug 19, 2025 |
LagosOrigin:very funnt statement..Politician billionaires. |
| Re: Profile Of The Billionaire Owner Of The Refinery Jonathan Visited In Bayelsa by Ruke1991: 2:12pm On Aug 19, 2025 |
These are the kind of billionaires Nigeria can produce. It is always a political leverage now being mistaken for business sense. Before Jonathan became governor, he's work profile before then cannot achieve any of these |
| Re: Profile Of The Billionaire Owner Of The Refinery Jonathan Visited In Bayelsa by kelechi50: 2:31pm On Aug 19, 2025 |
At least he used it to develop his State Ruke1991:and create employment for people. |
| Re: Profile Of The Billionaire Owner Of The Refinery Jonathan Visited In Bayelsa by dynicks(m): 3:09pm On Aug 19, 2025 |
franchasng:OMOH nah the TIMELINE BE THIS ....CHOI!! |
| Re: Profile Of The Billionaire Owner Of The Refinery Jonathan Visited In Bayelsa by Walai(m): 4:32pm On Aug 19, 2025 |
You are a real G. From the passage, GEJ govt blew him not business. He now invested the Ruke1991: |
| Re: Profile Of The Billionaire Owner Of The Refinery Jonathan Visited In Bayelsa by omenka(m): 4:39pm On Aug 19, 2025 |
LagosOrigin:What about you? What exactly do you have to your own name? |
| Re: Profile Of The Billionaire Owner Of The Refinery Jonathan Visited In Bayelsa by peleson1: 4:39pm On Aug 19, 2025 |
Ok good one at least his home state bayelsa is reaping the fruit of his labour |
| Re: Profile Of The Billionaire Owner Of The Refinery Jonathan Visited In Bayelsa by Myrepublic(m): 6:01pm On Aug 19, 2025 |
Walai:You sef see am too.. Serving as an adviser on HIV/Ads issues is oil money already.. |
| Re: Profile Of The Billionaire Owner Of The Refinery Jonathan Visited In Bayelsa by Hedonisco: 6:08pm On Aug 19, 2025 |
Plenty grammar and big English to deceive the uninitiated. You will not be the first ML'er or 'front' and neither will you be the last. They seem to creep out every other day. |
| Re: Profile Of The Billionaire Owner Of The Refinery Jonathan Visited In Bayelsa by Newsmills: 6:28pm On Aug 19, 2025 |
Azibapu is a trained medical doctor. He practiced his early medical career with the Westend Clinic and Ashford & Patrick Hospital. He later entered into public service with the Bayelsa State Civil Service as a Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health and subsequently, a professional industrial medical practice career in Nigerian Agip Oil Company. After serving in the oil and gas Industry, Godbless became Chief Physician to Chief Melford Okilo, the first civilian governor of Rivers State. He was later appointed as a special adviser on HIV/AIDS and community health in the Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan administration, during the time he was Governor of Bayelsa State. Azibapu was assigned an additional role to supervise as the chairman of the State Action Committee on AIDS (SACA). He later served as the commissioner for health in Bayelsa State. Azibapu is the founder of Azikel Group, a conglomerate made up of companies in the business of dredging, petroleum refining, power generation, aviation, construction and engineering. The moderator has not really pointed to where the money for this kind of investment is coming from just nigeria kind of testimony of how God did it for me and family.Meanwhile congratulations to the successful. |
| Re: Profile Of The Billionaire Owner Of The Refinery Jonathan Visited In Bayelsa by Obaaderemi2: 6:30pm On Aug 19, 2025 |
Myrepublic:Money laundering. Politicians steal their people blind and then pick one of them to act as a catspaw. I see one clown up feeling sad and bemoaning his lot in life because of this |
| Re: Profile Of The Billionaire Owner Of The Refinery Jonathan Visited In Bayelsa by Myrepublic(m): 6:50pm On Aug 19, 2025 |
Obaaderemi2:He doesn't understand... |
| Re: Profile Of The Billionaire Owner Of The Refinery Jonathan Visited In Bayelsa by VanuatuWycombe: 6:51pm On Aug 19, 2025 |
Front |
| Re: Profile Of The Billionaire Owner Of The Refinery Jonathan Visited In Bayelsa by franchasng(op): 8:16pm On Aug 19, 2025 |
Newsmills:Didn't you read where I said he worked with Agip oil as a senior executive staff? Also remember he is from a royal family, son of a prominent Bayelsa traditional ruler. You guys sure didn't pay attention to those areas. He is someone I know, he is an elite child like the likes of Femi Otedola, Aliko Dangote and co. So if Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola and co can be celebrated, Dr Azibapu sure deserve commendation and recognition too. |
| Re: Profile Of The Billionaire Owner Of The Refinery Jonathan Visited In Bayelsa by Uninspired: 10:26pm On Aug 19, 2025 |
I need to get worries ,pain off my chests, a succour, advise, truth, friend. Anyone? |
| Re: Profile Of The Billionaire Owner Of The Refinery Jonathan Visited In Bayelsa by Scarrr: 10:28pm On Aug 19, 2025 |
LagosOrigin:dry joke...we all know the empty chest beating noisemakers.... everybody na billionaire in their region 😹😹 |
| Re: Profile Of The Billionaire Owner Of The Refinery Jonathan Visited In Bayelsa by Burob: 10:44pm On Aug 19, 2025 |
LagosOrigin:And the South West has more billionaires than the south east, isn’t that ironic that small bayelsa state has more billionaires than the whole south east combined? |
| Re: Profile Of The Billionaire Owner Of The Refinery Jonathan Visited In Bayelsa by ruggedtimi(m): 10:54pm On Aug 19, 2025 |
franchasng:me and you know say Na from commissioner of health during sylva's tenure he started earning well. And Goodluck's tenure as president he suddenly became a billionaire. I know him as politician back in bayelsa.. I also attended his 2nd marriage @ GRA ph. Timipre Sylva/ Goodluck Jonathan made him what he is today. In your article, you mentioned that he was a physician to Okilo. However, it definitely wasn't during Okilo's tenure as Governor, which lasted from 1979 to 1983. |
| Re: Profile Of The Billionaire Owner Of The Refinery Jonathan Visited In Bayelsa by Suicideboy: 3:15am On Aug 20, 2025*. Modified: 3:37am On Aug 20, 2025 |
One thing i noticed about nigerians is that they seems have a bulge in their dants for billionaires thats why every millionaires/billionaires using you guys as tools for oppression https://lowres.cartooncollections.com/business_men-business_people-businessmen-businessperson-business_executives-business-commerce-CC40690_low.jpg |
| Re: Profile Of The Billionaire Owner Of The Refinery Jonathan Visited In Bayelsa by Elineska: 4:52am On Aug 20, 2025 |
The guy is a front for Goodluck Jonathan |
| Re: Profile Of The Billionaire Owner Of The Refinery Jonathan Visited In Bayelsa by Baronthecelebri(m): 7:32am On Aug 20, 2025 |
The man has money |
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