Gov. Obiano who stopped over at the site to see the facility in Awka for himself after commissioning ‘light up Anambra’ project in the area applauded Stanel Oil Chairman, Stanley Uzochukwu for his effort in bringing such a gigantic investment to the state.
The governor was accompanied by his wife, Dr (Mrs) Ebelechukwu Obiano, the state chairman of the ruling APGA, members of the National and State Assemblies and other dignitaries.
Stanel Oil ultra-modern luxury facility, Awka branch will be officially commissioned in few weeks and would be graced by many state governors, political and business heavyweights from across Nigeria.
The facility is strategically located between the Nnamdi Azikiwe University and Anambra State Women Development Centre along Enugu – Onitsha expressway, Awka, Anambra State.
In his remark, the Governor expressed satisfaction on what he saw on ground and commended the effort of the Chairman/CEO, Stanel Oil, Uzochukwu for being patriotic enough to put up the huge investment in his own state, saying the facility is the first of its kind in the history of the state and noted that the project would add great value to the economy of Anambra State in particular.
He said, “This is the first of its kind in Anambra. I met Stanley over a year ago and he showed me what he had done in Plateau and other States. I was impressed and compelled him to come home and invest here in Awka.
“Without wasting time, he accepted and we reciprocated by providing this plot of land duly approved by the government for the project.
“I am particularly impressed with the speed with which he has completed this project in just one year. The facility has a 1.5 million litre capacity that would sustain the state for up to 3 months of fuel scarcity. The Chapel is another unique aspect of the facility. It is unusual to have a chapel in a Gas Plant Facility.
On job employment, Obiano added that ”the company has already engaged over 700 hundred youths in different capacities which will be beneficial to the people living within the said vicinity.
Expressing joy and satisfaction over the facility, popular Nigerian music icon, Flavour, said he was very impressed and proud of the facility .
His words: “I am very much impressed with all I have seen here. The place is well equipped and up to European standard. In short, this place can better be described as ‘Europe in Awka.’
Delivering a speech as the quest speaker of the occasion, commissioning of ‘light up Anambra project, Chairman/CEO of Stanel Oil, Mr. Stanley Uzochukwu said the facility was a ‘one stop’ one’ where everything is available and not just a usual filling station.
The oil magnate said, “in the Awka branch of the Stanel Oil ultra-modern luxury facility, Anamberians and passersby could find different customized products and services that are compared to none in the country. The facility has the capacity of 1.5 million litres, capable of sustaining the state for 3 months in times of fuel scarcity.
“We have farmers' market here where all variety of fruits, food stuff etc are bought and sold and can be delivered on request at the appointed time using our awaiting delivery vehicles by our team.
“Stanel Oil had also acquired Chicken Republic’s franchise and also bringing a French Bakery on board to operate within the facility to carter for the needs of travelers, drivers, students and Awka residents in terms of fast food and joints to make this place a reference place in Awka.
“Also to make it more unique and incomparable to none in the country at large, Stanel Oil, Awka branch has about one thousand sitting capacity worship Chapel within the facility, a proof that in God, we stand.
“It is also worthy of note that Stanel Oil has started the production of its, tyres, engine oil and gas cylinders of different sizes that meet international standards and all of these shall be found within the facility as well as Nigerian markets after official commissioning in a matter of weeks.
Mr.Stanley Uzochukwu CEO STANEL OIL ...is From Osumenyi In Nnewi South LGA-ANAMBRA STATE
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