Mohammed Shosanya
President Bola Tinubu has mandated the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to take immediate steps to reactivate the Warri and Kaduna refineries.
He gave the directive,following the successful revitalization of the Port Harcourt refinery, marked by the official commencement of petroleum product loading on November 26, 2024.
In a statement by his media aide,Bayo Onanuga on Tuesday,Tinubu said he acknowledges the pivotal role of former President Muhammadu Buhari in initiating the comprehensive rehabilitation of all our refineries and expressed gratitude to the African Export-Import Bank for its confidence in financing this critical project.
Tinubu,however,extended commendations to the leadership of NNPC Limited’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mele Kyari, insisting that his unwavering dedication and commitment were instrumental in overcoming challenges to achieve this milestone.
He urged the NNPCL to expedite the scheduled reactivation of both the second Port Harcourt refinery and the Warri and Kaduna refineries.
He said he believes these efforts will significantly enhance domestic production capacity alongside the contributions of privately-owned refineries and make our country a major energy hub.
“With the gas sector also enjoying unprecedented attention by the administration, this administration is determined 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,” the statement noted.
Highlighting the values of patience, integrity, and accountability in the rebuilding of the nation’s infrastructure, the President called upon individuals, institutions, and citizens entrusted with responsibilities to maintain focus and uphold trust in their service to the nation.
