Asharami Synergy, a Sahara Group
Downstream Company, has reiterated its commitment to promoting the adoption of
cleaner fuels in the sector, working in collaboration with regulatory
authorities and delivering exceptional fuel solutions responsibly.
Speaking at Asharami Synergy 2024
Customer Forum, the Managing Director, Foluso Sobanjo said the company remained
dedicated to spearheading the quest for environmental sustainability in
Nigeria’s downstream operations across the sector’s value chain.
Sobanjo told the company’s
customers that Asharami was delighted to serve as their preferred energy
solutions provider, adding that Asharami had since commenced the supply of low
sulphur fuels in line with the Afri-5 specifications prescribed by African
Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) and in compliance with the
provision of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 which limits the sulphur
content in Gasoil/Diesel to 50 parts per million (PPM).
“Given our track record of
transparency, integrity, and service excellence in the sector, we are using
this forum to keep our esteemed customers abreast of new developments in the
sector, especially the switch to the AFRI-5 low-sulphur specification which
makes diesel appear lighter. This does not reduce the quality or performance of
the product as all parameters remain the same as specified by the Standards
Organisation of Nigeria (SON),” he said.
Also speaking at the forum, Head,
Distribution System Storage Infrastructure, Lagos SW, Nigeria Midstream and
Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Oluwakayode Oyegoke, , an
engineer, reassured the public that the new directive would help reduce
pollution and promote the well-being of Nigerians.
He stated: “The NMDPRA would like
to commend Asharami Synergy for providing this platform to help create more
awareness and educate the buying public about the new fuel specifications. The
Authority would also like to assure all stakeholders that the products in
circulation meet all requirements for safety, quality, and environmental
sustainability. The industry is evolving, and we have to move with the world
towards cleaner energy. Economically, the transition to low-Sulphur fuels can
attract investment, create jobs, and reduce the country’s carbon footprint.”
Chief Marketing Officer, Asharami
Synergy, Adeoti Onabolu commended the company’s customers for their patronage,
stating, “serving you is a privilege we hold dear, and your satisfaction is the
ultimate success factor and motivation for us to diligently and unceasingly
work towards bringing energy to your lives and businesses responsibly.”
Onabolu said Asharami leverages Sahara Group’s global footprint and strategic investments to deliver exceptional fuel solutions and expand its operations across sub-Saharan Africa.
She said Asharami Synergy’s
vertically integrated downstream business encompasses the entire value chain
from top quality product sourcing to the final sales to the end consumers. “We
build, own, operate, maintain, and manage multiple storage facilities across
several locations to the best international standards and manage an efficient,
safe, and technology-driven logistics and supply operation via vessels, trucks,
pipeline and rail to ensure product integrity and safety. Our International
Standards Organisation (ISO) certifications reinforce Asharami’s distinctive
mark of service excellence, quality, safety, innovation, and environmental
sustainability,” she said.
The company’s Chief Operating
Officer, Adekanmi Adesola said Asharami commits to driving product quality and
availability, competitive pricing, and service excellence as it continues to
work with customers to co-create value responsibly.
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