Tinubu commends NNPCL over PortHarcourt refinery revival, orders reactivation of others
Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over the successful revitalisation of the Port Harcourt refinery, marked by the official commencement of petroleum product loading on Tuesday.
Tinubu, in a statement by Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga on Tuesday, expressed his happiness over the new development, while acknowledging the crucial role of his predecessor President Muhammadu Buhari in initiating the comprehensive rehabilitation of all the country’s refineries.
He also expressed gratitude to the African Export-Import Bank for its confidence in financing this critical project, and the leadership of NNPC Limited’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, whose unwavering dedication and commitment he said, were instrumental in overcoming challenges to achieve the milestone.
With the successful revival of the Port Harcourt refinery, President Tinubu urged NNPC Limited, to expedite the scheduled reactivation of both the second Port Harcourt refinery, Warri and Kaduna refineries.
“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,” the statement added.
The president, while underscoring his administration’s determination to repair the nation’s refineries, aims to eradicate the disheartening perception of Nigeria as a major crude oil producer that cannot refine its resources for domestic consumption, highlighted 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.
