Ardova in pact with firm to optimise efficiency, deliver measurable operational value

Ardova Plc, authorised macro distributor of Shell Lubricants in Nigeria, has strengthened its partnership with APM Terminals, Apapa. The partnership is aimed at enhancing maintenance efficiency in one of Nigeria’s most critical maritime gateways,

According to the company, this initiative demonstrates that both companies are working together to deploy Shell Lubricants solutions, delivering measurable operational value beyond product supply.

Moshood Olajide, immediate managing director of Ardova Plc, said that through this collaboration, Ardova Plc, in partnership with Shell, deployed the Modern Pulse Central Lubrication Dispensing System (CLDS) to optimise lubricant handling and control within the terminal’s maintenance operations.

Olajide said the system replaces manual handling with a closed dispensing network that enables controlled lubricant distribution and real-time consumption monitoring.

He further said that together, the partnership reflects a shared commitment to deploying world-class lubrication solutions that strengthen operational reliability across Nigeria’s critical infrastructure.

“This upgrade has helped reduce product losses, preserve lubricant integrity, enhance workshop safety, and accelerate servicing turnaround time. The result is stronger inventory control and improved equipment reliability across critical port operations,” he noted.

Chinyere Adenaike, head of Procurement, said that APM Terminals is one of the world’s leading port and terminal operators, playing a major role in facilitating and lifting global trade.

She said that as a key hub supporting large-scale import and export activities, operational reliability at APM Terminals Apapa depends heavily on disciplined maintenance practices and effective lubricant management.

The engagement was attended by key representatives from Shell, Ardova Plc, and APM Terminals, including Ayyan Bari, Macro distributor account manager, Europe & Africa Markets (Nigeria & Libya); Elizabeth Galon, general manager, Indirect Sales Europe & Africa Markets and Farid Gaamouche, business manager, indirect sales Europe & Africa for Shell Global.

APM Terminals was represented by Chinyere Adenaike, head of procurement, Nigeria; Gordon Condie, head of asset management and Steen Knudsen, Terminal manager and Ardova Plc was also ably represented by Korede Odufuwa, AGM, Shell Lubricant and Uche Eke.