N8.73bn Spent On Airport Power Infrastructure In 2024

The Federal Government spent a whopping N8.73bn on airport power infrastructure in 2024, primarily to ensure a consistent electricity supply at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

According to a report by BudgIT’s transparency platform, GovSpend, significant payments were made to J. Marine Logistics Ltd for outsourced power supply.

Aviation expert Olumide Odunayo commended the government’s efforts to address the electricity challenges but stressed the need for a more sustainable approach.

“The airport should build an alternative power source, probably using a solar system or windmill,” he said.

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Odunayo also highlighted the high costs associated with the current power arrangements, which rely on electricity distribution networks and diesel-powered generators.

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo disclosed that the Federal Government spends N1bn monthly on electricity at Lagos airport, adding that the ministry is working on adopting eco-friendly practices to eliminate the use of diesel in airport operations.

“We want to run our airports on solar, and that will save us so much every month,” Keyamo said.