Nigerian Govt Spends N8.73 Billion on Airport Power Infrastructure in 2024 – Report

The Federal Government of Nigeria spent N8.73 billion on airport power infrastructure in 2024, according to a report by BudgIT.

The expenditure aimed to ensure a consistent electricity supply at the new international terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.

This expenditure was highlighted in a report by BudgIT’s GovSpend Wednesday.

According to the report, significant payments were made to J. Marine Logistics Ltd for outsourced power supply.

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These payments included N5.67 billion for power supply between March and September 2023, N2.19 billion on May 9, 2024, for services covering October to November 2023 and part of December 2023, and an additional N874.42 million on the same day as a part payment for power during that period.

The intervention comes amid incidents of erratic power supply at the airport.

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In reaction to the development, aviation expert Olumide Odunayo praised the government’s efforts to address the issue but emphasized the need for a more sustainable solution.

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

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