Following the successful revitalisation of the Port Harcourt Refinery, President Bola Tinubu has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to intensity efforts towards the reactivation of the Warri and Kaduna Refineries.
President Tinubu’s directive was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Onanuga said “with the successful revival of the Port Harcourt refinery, President Tinubu urged the NNPC Limited to expedite the scheduled reactivation of both the second Port Harcourt refinery and the Warri and Kaduna refineries.”
While congratulating the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on the successful revitalization of the Port Harcourt refinery, marked by the official commencement of petroleum product loading on November 26, 2024, President acknowledged the pivotal role of former President Muhammadu Buhari in initiating the comprehensive rehabilitation of all the refineries, and expressed gratitude to the African Export-Import Bank for its confidence in financing this critical project.
He particularly commended the leadership of NNPC Limited, especially , the Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mele Kyari, whose unwavering dedication and commitment were instrumental in overcoming challenges to achieve this milestone.
According to him, the efforts would significantly enhance domestic production capacity alongside the contributions of privately-owned refineries and make the country a major energy hub, with the gas sector also enjoying unprecedented attention by the administration.
The President underscored his administration’s determination to repair the nation’s refineries, aiming to eradicate the disheartening perception of Nigeria as a major crude oil producer that lacks the ability to refine its own resources for domestic consumption.
Highlighting the values of patience, integrity, and accountability in the rebuilding of the nation’s infrastructure, President Tinubu called on individuals, institutions, and citizens entrusted with responsibilities to maintain focus and uphold trust in their service to the nation.
In alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda focused on shared economic prosperity for all, the President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to achieving energy sufficiency, enhancing energy security, and boosting export capacity for Nigeria.
