Octavus, a Nigerian prominent aviation fuel supplier has denied the allegations that it supplied contaminated fuel to Max Air.
The company in a statement by its General Manager, Peter Dia on Tuesday described the allegations as unfounded and ill-intentioned.
The statement noted that Octavus upholds strict adherence to international standards and industry best practices in fuel supply and distribution.
Stressing that the company, in view of its quality delivery handles about 100 flights per day, approximately one flight every 10 minutes, with no reported complaints about the quality of their products, it expressed its full cooperation with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and other relevant authorities to conduct a thorough inquiry into the matter.
Octavus maintained that the safety of the aviation industry remains their topmost priority, adding that it’s committed to ensuring that all its fuel products meet the highest safety and quality standards.
The statement read in full, “Our attention has been drawn to recent allegations made against Octavus regarding the supply of contaminated aviation fuel to Max Air.
“As a leading aviation fuel supplier, we would like to categorically deny these unfounded and ill-intentioned allegations made against the company. We firmly stand by the integrity and quality of our products and refute any attempts to tarnish our reputation.
“Octavus maintains strict adherence to international standards and industry best practices in fuel supply and distribution. As a major supplier to both Nigerian and international carriers, we take pride in sourcing our products exclusively from trusted partners like NNPC and British Petroleum (BP).
“Our company takes utmost care to ensure the safe and timely delivery of high-quality aviation fuels to our esteemed clients.
“Regarding the unfortunate incidents involving Max Air’s aircraft, we wish to clarify that there is no evidence linking the fuel supplied by Octavus to the reported occurrences. We have previously successfully fueled about 90% of Max Air Hajj flights, and those aircraft are still flying without any issues.
“It is essential to highlight that we handle about 100 flights per day, approximately one flight every 10 minutes, with no reported complaints about the quality of our products. We were nominated five times by Airlines Operators of Nigeria (AON) to handle the NNPC Intervention cargoes at the height of the fuel crisis last year which is an attestation of the trust they have in our brand
“The complexities of aviation operations involve multiple factors, and it is crucial to conduct a comprehensive investigation to determine the actual root cause of the incidents.
“Octavus expresses its full cooperation with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and other relevant authorities to conduct a thorough inquiry into the matter.
“The safety of the aviation industry remains our topmost priority, and we are committed to ensuring that all our fuel products meet the highest safety and quality standards.
“As a responsible corporate entity, Octavus assures our valued clients and the public at large that we will leave no stone unturned to ascertain the truth behind these allegations. Octavus will continue to work closely with the relevant regulatory bodies to uphold the utmost safety and integrity in the aviation sector”.
The Octavus is run by Sheriff Shagaya and one of his sisters, who are both children of Nigerian businesswoman and socialite, Bola Shagaya.
